Old Testament Historical 22 chapters
1 Kings
Solomon's golden age and temple give way to a divided kingdom; a parade of kings mostly do evil, and the prophet Elijah confronts idolatry in the north.
Outline
- Ch. 1–4 Solomon secures the throne; his wisdom
- Ch. 5–8 Building and dedication of the temple
- Ch. 9–11 Solomon's splendor, compromise, and fall
- Ch. 12–16 The kingdom divides (Rehoboam/Jeroboam); kings of Israel and Judah
- Ch. 17–19 Elijah: the drought, Mount Carmel (18), the still small voice at Horeb (19)
- Ch. 20–22 Ahab's wars; Naboth's vineyard (21); Ahab's death