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Bible Commentaries
Scofield's Reference Notes Scofield's Notes
David's Old Age; Solomon Anointed King.Chapter 2
David's Final Instructions; Solomon Secures the Throne.Chapter 3
Solomon's Wisdom and the Famous Judgment.Chapter 4
Solomon's Officials and Prosperous Reign.Chapter 6
Solomon Builds the Temple in Jerusalem.Chapter 7
Solomon's Palace and Temple Furnishings Completed.Chapter 8
Temple Dedication; Solomon's Prayer and Sacrifices.Chapter 11
Solomon's Idolatry; Adversaries Arise; Death.Chapter 12
Kingdom Divides: Rehoboam in Judah, Jeroboam in Israel.Chapter 13
Man of God Confronts Jeroboam; Disobedience Punished.Chapter 15
Kings of Judah and Israel; Asa's Reforms.Chapter 16
Baasha's Reign; Ahab Becomes King of Israel.Chapter 17
Elijah Predicts Drought; Miracles of Provision.Chapter 18
Elijah's Victory Over Baal's Prophets at Carmel.Chapter 19
Elijah Flees to Horeb; God Reveals Himself.Chapter 20
Ahab's Victories Over Ben-Hadad; Disobedience Condemned.Chapter 22
Ahab's Death in Battle; Jehoshaphat's Reign.
- 1 Kings
by C.I. Scofield
Book Introduction - 1 Kings
1 Kings 1:1
First Kings records the death of David, the reign of Solomon, the building of the temple, death of Solomon, division of the kingdom under Rehoboam and Jeroboam, and the history of the two kingdoms to the reign of Jehoram over Judah, and Ahaziah over Samaria. Includes the mighty ministry of Elijah.
The book is in seven parts: From the rebellion of Adonijah to the death of David, 1 Kings 1:1-11. From the accession of Solomon to the dedication of the temple, 1 Kings 2:12-66. From the division of the kingdom to the death of Jeroboam and Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12:1-31. The kingdoms to the accession of Ahab, 1 Kings 15:1-28. Accession of Ahab to his death, 1 Kings 16:29-40. From the reign of Jehoshaphat to the accession of Jehoram over Judah, and Ahaziah over Samaria, 1 Kings 22:41-53.
The events recorded in First Kings cover a period of 118 years (Ussher).
