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What happens in 1 Kings 1?
What happens in 1 Kings 1?
Adonijah presumes to take David's place as king, while David confirms Solomon as his successor.
What does David do in 1 Kings 2?
What does David do in 1 Kings 2?
David encourages Solomon with God's covenant promises and gives him instructions regarding Joab, Barzillai, and Shimei.
What does Solomon ask for in 1 Kings 3?
What does Solomon ask for in 1 Kings 3?
Solomon wisely asks the Lord for wisdom to lead the covenant people.
What is established during Solomon's reign in 1 Kings 4?
What is established during Solomon's reign in 1 Kings 4?
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Who does Solomon enlist for building a house for the Lord in 1 Kings 5?
Who does Solomon enlist for building a house for the Lord in 1 Kings 5?
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What does Solomon accomplish in 1 Kings 6?
What does Solomon accomplish in 1 Kings 6?
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What projects are described in 1 Kings 7?
What projects are described in 1 Kings 7?
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What happens after the Lord's glory fills the temple in 1 Kings 8?
What happens after the Lord's glory fills the temple in 1 Kings 8?
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What does God urge Solomon to do in 1 Kings 9?
What does God urge Solomon to do in 1 Kings 9?
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What does the queen of Sheba do in 1 Kings 10?
What does the queen of Sheba do in 1 Kings 10?
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What leads to the division of the kingdom in 1 Kings 12?
What leads to the division of the kingdom in 1 Kings 12?
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What does a man of God prophecy in 1 Kings 13?
What does a man of God prophecy in 1 Kings 13?
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What does Ahijah the prophet proclaim in 1 Kings 14?
What does Ahijah the prophet proclaim in 1 Kings 14?
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Who reigns in Rehoboam's place in 1 Kings 15?
Who reigns in Rehoboam's place in 1 Kings 15?
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What happens in 1 Kings 16 regarding Baasha?
What happens in 1 Kings 16 regarding Baasha?
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What does Elijah prophesy in 1 Kings 17?
What does Elijah prophesy in 1 Kings 17?
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How does Elijah prove the Lord's power in 1 Kings 18?
How does Elijah prove the Lord's power in 1 Kings 18?
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Why does Elijah flee in 1 Kings 19?
Why does Elijah flee in 1 Kings 19?
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What is Ahab's fate in 1 Kings 22?
What is Ahab's fate in 1 Kings 22?
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Study Notes
1 Kings 1
- Adonijah attempts to claim kingship over Israel.
- David affirms Solomon as his rightful successor.
1 Kings 2
- David advises Solomon on leadership and loyalty, referencing God's promises.
- Solomon executes Adonijah, exiles Abiathar, and kills Joab and Shimei.
1 Kings 3
- Solomon prays for wisdom to govern the Israelites.
- God grants him unparalleled wisdom and wealth, demonstrated in a judgment between two women.
1 Kings 4
- Solomon's reign is marked by prosperity and divine wisdom, fulfilling God's covenant.
1 Kings 5
- Solomon partners with Hiram of Tyre for temple construction, invoking the Davidic covenant.
- Solomon's wisdom and wealth continue to grow.
1 Kings 6
- Construction of the Lord's Temple led by Solomon is completed.
1 Kings 7
- Solomon's additional royal projects are detailed, including temple furnishings and implements.
1 Kings 8
- The Lord's glory fills the temple as Solomon dedicates it.
- Solomon prays for God’s blessings aligned with the covenant with David.
1 Kings 9
- God reaffirms His covenant with Solomon, urging loyalty amid the completion of building projects.
1 Kings 10
- The Queen of Sheba is awed by Solomon's wisdom and praises his God.
- Solomon builds wealth and power.
1 Kings 11
- Solomon strays from the covenant, marrying foreign women and worshipping their gods.
- Prophetic judgment is declared, portending the kingdom's division.
1 Kings 12
- The kingdom splits under Rehoboam, influenced by poor counsel.
- Jeroboam creates two golden calves for worship, leading to apostasy.
1 Kings 13
- A prophet foretells Josiah’s destruction of Jeroboam's altar but faces consequences for disobedience.
1 Kings 14
- Ahijah delivers God's judgment against Jeroboam's house.
- Jeroboam meets his end, and Rehoboam continues to reign in Judah.
1 Kings 15
- Reigns of Abijam and Asa in Judah; Nadab is killed by Baasha, who takes the throne in Israel.
- God's covenant with Judah remains intact.
1 Kings 16
- Baasha's dynasty faces judgment from God.
- Zimri kills Baasha's son Elah, with Omri seizing control, later passing the reign to Ahab.
1 Kings 17
- Elijah announces a drought in Israel and performs miracles, including reviving a widow's son.
1 Kings 18
- Elijah demonstrates the Lord’s power by defeating the prophets of Baal.
- The drought is ended through prayer.
1 Kings 19
- Elijah flees from Jezebel’s threats, feeling isolated as the last prophet.
- He appoints Elisha as his prophetic successor.
1 Kings 20
- Ahab defeats the Assyrian army but faces divine wrath for allying with Ben-Hadad.
1 Kings 21
- Jezebel orchestrates Naboth's murder for his vineyard, resulting in God's judgment upon Ahab.
- Ahab humbles himself, leading to a postponement of punishment.
1 Kings 22
- Micaiah warns Ahab against fighting the Syrians after a prophetic vision reveals deceit.
- Ahab dies in battle, and Jehoshaphat assumes the rule in Judah.
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Test your knowledge of the summaries found in 1 Kings. This quiz covers key events and characters as Solomon takes the throne and fulfills God's promises. Understand the pivotal moments in these chapters and their implications.