1 Kings
Orthodox Bible · Old Testament · 22 chapters · LXX
About 1 Kings
1 Kings begins with Solomon's wisdom and temple, then traces the kingdom's split and the prophetic ministry of Elijah against Baal worship.
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Frequently asked about 1 Kings
- Why did Israel split?
- Solomon's heavy taxation and his sons' folly broke the northern tribes away under Jeroboam (chapter 12).
- What is the Mount Carmel showdown?
- Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18), proving Yahweh alone is God.