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'''1 Kings''' is the eleventh book in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]]. It belongs to the historical books along with [[Book of Joshua|Joshua]], [[Judges]], [[Book of Ruth|Ruth]], [[Book of 1 Samuel|1]] and [[Book of 2 Samuel|2 Samuel]], [[Book of 1 Chronicles|1]] and [[Book of 2 Chronicles|2 Chronicles]], [[ | '''1 Kings''' is the eleventh book in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]]. It belongs to the historical books along with [[Book of Joshua|Joshua]], [[Judges]], [[Book of Ruth|Ruth]], [[Book of 1 Samuel|1]] and [[Book of 2 Samuel|2 Samuel]], [[Book of 1 Chronicles|1]] and [[Book of 2 Chronicles|2 Chronicles]], [[Ezra (Bible)|Ezra]], [[Book of Nehemiah|Nehemiah]], and [[Esther]]. | ||
The book of Kings, which is divided into First and Second Kings, records the history of kings in Israel. 1 Kings is the story of about 100 years, from the end of the reign of King [[David]] to the reigns of King Jehoshaphat of South Judah and of King Ahab of North Israel. | The book of Kings, which is divided into First and Second Kings, records the history of kings in Israel. 1 Kings is the story of about 100 years, from the end of the reign of King [[David]] to the reigns of King Jehoshaphat of South Judah and of King Ahab of North Israel. | ||
==Writers of 1 Kings== | ==Writers of 1 Kings== | ||
The writer of the book of Kings is not definitively known, but according to [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Talmud Talmudic] tradition, it is believed by some that the prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] may have been the writer.<ref>[https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/ Guide to the Books of Kings], ''Bible Project''</ref> Some passages in [[ | The writer of the book of Kings is not definitively known, but according to [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Talmud Talmudic] tradition, it is believed by some that the prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] may have been the writer.<ref>[https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/ Guide to the Books of Kings], ''Bible Project''</ref> Some passages in [[2 Kings|2 Kings]] also parallel the [[book of Jeremiah]]. However, since the time period of the prophet Jeremiah’s ministry does not precisely align with the historical background of the books of Kings, the possibility of an anonymous author cannot be ruled out. | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
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'''The Glory of Solomon''' (Chapter 4) | '''The Glory of Solomon''' (Chapter 4) | ||
During Solomon’s reign, Israel experienced great abundance | During Solomon’s reign, Israel experienced a great abundance of grain, livestock, and other resources. God gave Solomon exceptional wisdom and understanding, so kings from foreign nations came to Israel to hear his renowned wisdom. | ||
'''Construction and Dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem''' (Chapters 5–9) | '''Construction and Dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem''' (Chapters 5–9) | ||