1 Kings 1: David is old and bedridden; Adonijah attempts to take the throne, but David anoints Solomon as king.
1 Kings 2: David gives final instructions to Solomon, and Solomon secures his throne by executing his rivals.
1 Kings 3: Solomon asks God for wisdom, and God grants it along with riches and honor.
1 Kings 4: Solomon‘s wisdom is displayed in his judgments, and he appoints officials to govern Israel.
1 Kings 5: Solomon‘s rule brings peace and prosperity to Israel, and preparations are made to build the temple.
1 Kings 6: Solomon begins construction of the temple in Jerusalem.
1 Kings 7: The temple is completed, and Solomon builds his royal palace.
1 Kings 8: The Ark of the Covenant is brought into the temple, and Solomon prays at its dedication.
1 Kings 9: God appears to Solomon and promises to bless Israel if they remain faithful.
1 Kings 10: Solomon‘s wealth and wisdom grow, and he establishes trade with other nations.
1 Kings 11: The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon and is impressed by his wisdom and wealth.
1 Kings 12: Solomon‘s many wives lead him into idolatry, and God raises up adversaries against him.
1 Kings 13: Rehoboam, Solomon‘s son, becomes king, but the kingdom is divided when he refuses to lighten the people’s burdens.
1 Kings 14: Jeroboam, king of Israel, leads the northern tribes into idolatry.
1 Kings 15: A prophet condemns Jeroboam’s idolatry, and Jeroboam’s son falls ill.
1 Kings 16: Rehoboam rules Judah, and both Judah and Israel fall into sin.
1 Kings 17: Abijam becomes king of Judah, followed by Asa, who brings reform.
1 Kings 18: Nadab, Jeroboam’s son, becomes king of Israel, followed by Baasha, who kills Nadab and destroys Jeroboam’s line.
1 Kings 19: Baasha rules Israel, but he continues in idolatry; Jehu prophesies against him.
1 Kings 20: Elah, Baasha’s son, becomes king, but he is killed by Zimri, who reigns for only seven days before Omri takes the throne.
1 Kings 21: Omri becomes king of Israel and builds Samaria; his son Ahab marries Jezebel and leads Israel into further idolatry.
1 Kings 22: Elijah the prophet predicts a drought and is miraculously fed by ravens.
