1 Kings — Chapters

King David, old and without heat, allows his son Solomon to be anointed king, thwarting Adonijah’s usurping claim.

David gives Solomon final counsel and warnings, and Solomon then eliminates rivals to secure the throne, establishing a stable kingdom under divine favor.

Solomon receives divine wisdom after praying for discernment, then demonstrates it by adjudicating a disputed child case.

Solomon’s reign is portrayed as an era of expansive governance, abundant provision, and unparalleled wisdom, with a detailed account of administrative officers, resources, and the tribute of neighboring kingdoms.

Solomon secures cedar timber from Hiram of Tyre to build the temple, forming a peaceful alliance and trading wheat and oil, while mobilizing a massive workforce for the construction.

King Solomon constructs the Temple in Jerusalem with precise dimensions, cedar, and gold, fulfilling a divine promise of covenant and dwelling among the Israelites.

Solomon completes the magnificent royal and temple structures, detailing materials, dimensions, and artisanship, especially highlighting Hiram of Tyre's bronze work.

Solomon gathers Israel to bring the Ark to the new temple, delivers an extensive prayer of dedication, and offers sacrifices and a feast, affirming God’s covenant and presence in Jerusalem.

Solomon finishes the temple and receives God’s conditional covenant, while expanding his kingdom through tribute, trade and a navy.

The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, tests his wisdom, is amazed by his wealth and the splendor of Jerusalem, and brings an abundance of gold and spices; Solomon returns her gifts and the chapter details his vast riches and building projects.

Solomon’s indulgence in foreign wives and idolatry leads God to decree a division of the kingdom, prophesied by Ahijah, while other political adversaries are stirred against Israel.

Rehoboam refuses to lighten his father's heavy yoke, leading Israel to split into the northern kingdom under Jeroboam and the southern kingdom under Rehoboam.

A prophet from Judah declares a future Davidic king and condemns the worship at Bethel, Jeroboam’s hand is miraculously healed, a disobedient prophet is killed by a lion, and the narrative concludes with Jeroboam’s downfall.

Jeroboam's son falls ill, prompting a prophetic judgment on Jeroboam’s reign and Israel’s future, while Rehoboam’s rule in Judah faces conflict, idolatry, and an Egyptian raid.

King Asa of Judah restored worship and opposed Israel’s idol king Baasha, while his predecessors and successors faltered in faith.

1 Kings 16 records the judgment against King Baasha’s house, the violent succession disputes that followed, and the rise of Omri’s dynasty culminating in Ahab’s apostasy.

Elijah predicts a drought, survives on ravens, then sustains a widow in Zarephath and revives her son, showcasing God’s provision and prophetic authority.

Elijah challenges Israel to choose between the LORD and Baal, proving God's power by a miraculous fire on Mount Carmel, ending a severe drought and the reign of Ahab and Jezebel.

Elijah, after fleeing Jezebel’s threat, is sustained by God in the wilderness, encounters the Lord’s presence at Horeb, and receives a new mission and anointing of future leaders.

Benhadad the Syrian king besieges Samaria and demands Israel’s wealth and people, but Ahab defends with prophetic aid and military victory, leading to a covenant and Benhadad’s defeat.

Ahab covets Naboth's vineyard; Jezebel orchestrates Naboth's murder, and the prophet Elijah confronts Ahab with divine judgment.

The chapter narrates the political alliance between Ahab of Israel and Jehoshaphat of Judah, the deceptive prophetic counsel that leads to war, and the consequent death of Ahab at Ramoth‑gilead.