Category: 1 Kings

This chapter describes an alliance between the new King of Judah, Jehoshaphat (son of Asa) and Ahab, King of Israel. They decide to take back some of Israel’s land that had been conquered by the Syrians. “And Micaiah said, ‘Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and…

This chapter describes a wicked conspiracy by Jezebel (Ahab’s wife) to murder a man (Naboth) for his vineyard, because Ahab wanted it for a vegetable garden. Ahab is later condemned by God through Elijah for his own sin, and for Jezebel’s as well (probably because Ahab allowed Jezebel’s wickedness). “[Elijah] answered, ‘…you have sold yourself…

This chapter tells of King Ahab’s wars with Syria. “So the prophet… waited for the king… disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes. And as the king passed, he cried to the king and said, ‘Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and behold, a soldier turned and brought a man…

This chapter describes Elijah’s journey as he flees Jezebel (Ahab’s wicked wife) who sought to kill him. “…And after the fire the sound of a low whisper… And behold, there came a voice to [Elijah] and said… ‘…you shall anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. And Jehu… to be king over Israel, and Elisha……

As usual there’s too much going on to cover everything: Elijah confronts Ahab and has a showdown with the prophets of Baal, Israel repents, and God sends rain clouds to end the three year drought. “…and with the stones [Elijah] built an altar in the name of the Lord. And he made a trench about…

First, I want to say that my readings/writings may be sporadic between Dec 21 and Jan 1 due to scheduling and holidays. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Today I read 1 Kings 17. This chapter introduces Elijah, a prophet who tells the wicked king of Israel, Ahab, that God will only send rain…

This dense chapter tells of five consecutive Israelite kings who reigned during Asa’s reign in Judah. “In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and he reigned two years. In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah, Zimri reigned seven days…

This chapter describes the lineage of kings for both Judah and Israel for a period of roughly 42 years. After Abijam/Abijah, came his son Asa (in Judah). After Jeroboam came his son Nadab who was replaced by Baasha (in Israel). “Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of…

This chapter wraps up Jeroboam’s rule of Israel, and also summarizes the final years of Rehoboam’s rule in Judah. “…you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commandments and followed me with all his heart, doing only that which was right in my eyes, but you have done evil above all who…

This odd chapter follows an unnamed prophet from Judah who interacts with King Jeroboam in Israel. “Jeroboam was standing by the altar to make offerings. And the [Judean prophet] cried against the altar by the word of the Lord and said, ‘O altar, altar, thus says the Lord: “Behold, a son shall be born to…