Biblical Outline: 1 Kings

Peace & Blessings Beloved,

TGBTG for allowing us to see another day. I pray all is well with you and yours, and that your week has been fruitful & blessed thus far.

In this Series, we are going to further our in-depth study of each book of the Holy Bible, breaking each book into the major themes and topics contained therein. Today we'll outline the twelfth book of the Bible, 1 Kings.

• The Solomonic Era (1:1;12:24)

  • Solomon's Succession to the Throne (1:1;2:12)

  • Solomon's Throne Established (2:13-46)

  • Solomon's Wisdom (chapter 3)

  • Solomon's Reign Characterized (chapter 4)

  • Solomon's Building Projects (5:1;9:9)

    1. Preparation for building the temple (chapter 5)

    2. Building the temple (chapter 6)

    3. Building the palace (7:1-12)

    4. The temple furnishings (7:13-51)

    5. Dedication of the temple (chapter 8)

    6. The Lord's response and warning (9:1-9)

  • Solomon's Reign Characterized (9:10;10:29)

  • Solomon's Folly (11:1-13)

  • Solomon's Throne Threatened (11:14-43)

  • Rehoboam's Succession to the Throne (12:1-24)

• Israel and Judah from Jeroboam I/Rehoboam to Ahab/Asa (12:25;16:34)

  • Jeroboam I of Israel (12:25;14:20)

  • Rehoboam of Judah (14:21-31)

  • Abijah of Judah (15:1-8)

  • Asa of Judah (15:9-24)

  • Nadab of Israel (15:25-32)

  • Baasha of Israel (15:33;16:7)

  • Elah of Israel (16:8-14)

  • Zimri of Israel (16:15-20)

  • Omri of Israel (16:21-28)

  • Ahab of Israel (16:29-34)

• The Ministries of Elijah and Other Prophets from Ahab/Asa to Ahaziah/Jehoshaphat (chapters 17-22)

  • Elijah (and Other Prophets) in the Reign of Ahab (17:1;22:40)

    1. Elijah and the drought (chapter 17)

    2. Elijah on Mount Carmel (chapter 18)

    3. Elijah's flight to Horeb (chapter 19)

    4. A prophet condemns Ahab for sparing Ben-Hadad (chapter 20)

    5. Elijah condemns Ahab for seizing Naboth's vineyard (chapter 21)

    6. Micaiah prophesies Ahab's death; its fulfillment (22:1-40)

  • Jehoshaphat of Judah (22:41-50)

  • Ahaziah of Israel (22:51-53)

May we establish, nurture, and grow a sincere love for the word of God, and study it lovingly & faithfully.

I pray you receive this with the love intended, and apply it to wisdom.

Love you much.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Blessed!

-Humble Servant

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