About - 1 & 2 Kings

The second in the series of three double books. Originally one book, they were divided by the Septuagint translators. WRITER: Although the writer is unknown, it was written while the first ... Read more..

Outline - 1 & 2 Kings

I. Death of David, 1 Kings 1, 2 II. Glory of SOLOMON’S reign, 1 Kings 3 — 11 A. Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, Chapters 3, 4 B. Building of temple, Chapters 5 — ... Read more..

Notes - 1 Kings - Chapter 1 - 11

HTML clipboardFirst Kings opens with the death of David and closes with thedeath of Jehoshaphat. The death of David, the reign of Solomon, and the divisionof the kingdom are the dominant ... Read more..

Notes - 1 Kings - Chapter 12 - 22

HTML clipboard III. DIVISION of the kingdom, 1 Kings 12 — 2 Kings 16 1 Kings - Chapter 12 Rehoboam, son of Solomon, succeeds tothe throne. Jeroboam returns from Egypt and leads 10 ... Read more..

Notes - 2 Kings - Chapter 1 - 16

HTML clipboardThe second book of Kings continues the record begun in thefirst book of Kings. In fact, there does not seem to be a properdivision between the two books. Ahaziah’s ... Read more..

Notes - 2 Kings - Chapter 17 - 25

HTML clipboard IV. CAPTIVITY of ISRAEL by Assyria Chapter 17 Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, captures the northern kingdomand exacts tribute from them. When he discovers that KingHoshea had formed a conspiracy against him, ... Read more..