FIRST KINGS BOOK 11 FIRST KINGS . . BOOK 11 FIRST KINGS . . The first book of Kings in the Bible recounts the events following King David's death, focusing on the reigns of his son Solomon, the rise and fall of the Israelite kingdom, and the ministry of the prophet Elijah. It also covers the period of the divided kingdom of Israel, highlighting both successes and failures, particularly concerning worship and covenant faithfulness. Key events and themes:Solomon's reign: The book details Solomon's wisdom, his building of the temple, and his later deviation from God's ways. The division of the kingdom: After Solomon's death, the kingdom splits into Israel (northern ten tribes) and Judah (southern two tribes). The ministry of Elijah: Elijah's fiery confrontation with the prophets of Baal, his prophecies, and his role in the northern kingdom are significant. Idolatry and its consequences:The book highlights the consequences of the kings of Israel and Judah turning to idolatry, leading to their eventual exile. God's promise to David:The narrative emphasizes God's promise to establish David's lineage and kingdom forever through his descendants. Prophetic call for repentance:The book illustrates God's call for Israel to repent through prophets like Elijah, warning of judgment for unfaithfulness. First Kings chronicles the events that took place between the time of King David's death and the death of King Ahab. Solomon is made king in the place of his father David and builds the First Temple 1 Kings 1 is the first chapter of the Books of Kings in the Hebrew Bible or the First Book of Kings in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.[1][2] The book is a compilation of various annals recording the acts of the kings of Israel and Judah by a Deuteronomic compiler in the seventh century BCE, with a supplement added in the sixth century BCE.[3] This chapter belongs to the section focusing on the reign of Solomon over the unified kingdom of Judah and Israel (1 Kings 1 to 11).[4] The focus of this chapter is the reign of David and Solomon, the kings of Israel. This chapter was originally written in the Hebrew language and since the 16th century is divided into 53 verses. Textual witnesses Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter in Hebrew are of the Masoretic Text tradition, which includes the Codex Cairensis (895), Aleppo Codex (10th century), and Codex Leningradensis (1008).[6] Fragments containing parts of this chapter in Hebrew were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, that is, 5Q2 (5QKings; 150–50 BCE) with extant verses 1, There is also a translation into Koine Greek known as the Septuagint, made in the last few centuries BCE. Extant ancient manuscripts of the Septuagint version include Codex Vaticanus (B; BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS BOOK 11. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 22 . . . . BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS BOOK 11. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 22 . . . . BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS BOOK 11. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 22 . . . . BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `1. David was very old. His son Adonijah exalted himself as king. When David heard he told Zadok and Nathan to anoint Solomon as king. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `2. David charged Solomon to keep the law and to punish Joab and Shimei. Then David died. Solomon had Adonijah, Joab and Shimei executed. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `3. Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter. He asked the LORD for discernment. Two women came before him and he judged between them wisely. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `4. Solomon had officials and twelve governors. He ruled from the River to the land of Egypt. Men of all nations came to hear his wisdom. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `5. Solomon sent to King Hiram: "I will build a house for the LORD. Cut down cedars for me." The workers prepared the timber and stones. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `6. Solomon built the temple. The LORD said, "If you walk in my ways I will dwell with Israel." Solomon overlaid the temple with gold. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `7. Solomon built his own house. Hiram made pillars, the sea and utensils for the temple of bronze. Solomon made the furniture of gold. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `8. The priests brought the ark into the temple. Solomon said, "O LORD, if anyone prays toward this place then hear from heaven and act." BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER `9. The LORD said to Solomon, "If you walk in my ways I will establish your throne." Solomon did not make slaves of the sons of Israel. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 10. The queen of Sheba came to test Solomon. She gave him gold, spices and precious stones. Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 11. Solomon had many wives and turned to other gods. Ahijah told Jeroboam that the LORD would give him ten of the tribes. Solomon died. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 12. Rehoboam refused to reduce the labour demands on Israel. So all Israel except Judah made Jeroboam king. Jeroboam made golden calves. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 13. A man of God cried out against Jeroboam's altar. He disobeyed the LORD by eating at an old prophet's house and was killed by a lion. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 14. Ahijah told Jeroboam's wife: "The LORD says, 'I will sweep away the house of Jeroboam.'" Rehoboam ruled Judah and Judah did evil. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 15. Abijam ruled Judah and was not devoted to the LORD. Asa ruled and did right. Nadab ruled Israel and did evil. Baasha killed Nadab. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 16. Elah ruled Israel and did evil. Zimri killed Elah but Israel made Omri king. Omri did evil. Ahab ruled and began to worship Baal. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 17. Elijah told Ahab, "There will be no rain." Elijah stayed with a widow in Zarephath. The widow's son died but the LORD revived him. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 18. Elijah went to Ahab and challenged the prophets of Baal. Baal gave no answer but the LORD answered Elijah with fire. Then rain fell. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 19. Elijah fled from Jezebel. At Horeb there was a wind, an earthquake and a fire; then the LORD spoke. Elijah put his mantle on Elisha. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 20. Ben-hadad attacked Samaria. Israel defeated the Arameans twice. Ahab made a treaty with Ben-hadad so a prophet spoke against him. BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 21. Naboth would not sell his vineyard, so Jezebel had him killed. Elijah said to Ahab, "Dogs will lick up your blood and eat Jezebel." BOOK ELEVEN. FIRST KINGS CHAPTER 22. Ahab and Jehoshaphat planned for war. Micaiah said, "I saw Israel scattered. Your prophets are lying." Ahab was killed in battle. . . . . . 22 . . . . . This is the end of the book of FIRST KINGS. Thank you for listening. Please join us again at your earliest convenience. This is the end of the book of FIRST KINGS. Thank you for listening. Please join us again at your earliest convenience. . . . . .