1 Kings

1 Kings continues Israel’s story as Solomon succeeds David and the kingdom reaches a time of great prosperity, wisdom, and temple worship before eventually dividing into two kingdoms. The book follows the reigns of Solomon and the kings who come after him, showing how faithfulness to God brings blessing while idolatry and disobedience lead the nation away from Him. Through kings, prophets, judgment, and mercy, 1 Kings reveals the Lord as the true King over His people—the God who keeps His word, confronts unfaithfulness, and continually calls His people back to wholehearted devotion.