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I and II Kings
The two Books of Kings were originally, like 1Sa; 2Sa - a single historical work. In conjunction with the Books of Samuel, they extend the consecutive history of Israel from the birth of Samuel to the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 B.C. This combined work is designed as a religious history; hence in Kings the temple, which is the chosen site for the worship of Yahweh, occupies the center of attention. The principal divisions of the Books of Kings are: The Reign of Solomon (1Ki 1:1-11:43), Judah and Israel to the Time of Ahab (1Ki 12:1-16:34), Stories of the Prophets (1Ki 17:1-22:54), The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (2Ki 1:1-17:41), The Kingdom of Judah after 721 B.C. (2Ki 18:1-25:30)
Day One - 1 Kings, Chapters 1 to 3
| Reign of Solomon | 1 Kings 1:1-4 |
| Ambition of Adonijah | 1 Kings 1:5-10 |
| Solomon Proclaimed King | 1 Kings 1:11-53 |
| David's Last Instructions and Death | 1 Kings 2:1-11 |
| The Kingdom Made Secure | 1 Kings 2:12-46 |
| Wisdom of Solomon | 1 Kings 3:1-15 |
| Solomon's Judgment | 1 Kings 3:16-28 |
Day Two - 1 Kings, Chapters 4 to 6
| Chief Officers of the Kingdom | 1 Kings 4:1-6 |
| Solomon's Royal State | 1 Kings 4:7-5:14 |
| Preparations for the Temple | 1 Kings 5:15-22 |
| Building of the Temple | 1 Kings 6:1-38 |
Day Three - 1 Kings, Chapters 7 to 10
| Building of the Palace | 1 Kings 7:1-12 |
| Furnishing of the Temple | 1 Kings 7:13-51 |
| Dedication of the Temple | 1 Kings 8:1-21 |
| Solomon's Prayer | 1 Kings 8:22-66 |
| Promise and Warning to Solomon | 1 Kings 9:1-9 |
| Other Acts of the King | 1 Kings 9:10-28 |
| Visit of the Queen of Sheba | 1 Kings 10:1-13 |
| Solomon's Wealth | 1 Kings 10:14-29 |
Day Four - 1 Kings, Chapters 11-13
| The Sins of Solomon | 1 Kings 11:1-43 |
| Secession of Israel | 1 Kings 12:1-25 |
| Religious Rebellion | 1 Kings 12:26-32 |
| Message of the Prophet from Judah | 1 Kings 12:33-13:34 |
Day Five - 1 Kings, Chapters 14-16
| Death of Abijah | 1 Kings 14:1-20 |
| Reign of Rehoboam | 1 Kings 14:21-31 |
| Reign of Abijam | 1 Kings 15:1-8 |
| Reign of Asa | 1 Kings 15:9-24 |
| Reign of Nadab | 1 Kings 15:25-32 |
| Reign of Baasha | 1 Kings 15:33-16:7 |
| Reign of Elah | 1 Kings 16:8-14 |
| Reign of Zimri | 1 Kings 16:15-22 |
| Reign of Omri | 1 Kings 16:23-28 |
| Reign of Ahab | 1 Kings 16:29-34 |
Day Six - 1 Kings, Chapters 17-20
| Drought Predicted by Elijah | 1 Kings 17:1-6 |
| Elijah and the Widow | 1 Kings 17:7-24 |
| Elijah and the Prophets of Baal | 1 Kings 18:1-46 |
| Flight to Horeb | 1 Kings 19:1-18 |
| Call of Elisha | 1 Kings 19:19-21 |
| Ahab's Victories over Ben-hadad | 1 Kings 20:1-42 |
Day Seven - 1 Kings, Chapters 21-22
| Seizure of Naboth's Vineyard | 1 Kings 21:1-29 |
| Campaign against Ramoth-gilead | 1 Kings 22:1-40 |
| Reign of Jehoshaphat | 1 Kings 22:41-51 |
| Reign of Ahaziah | 1 Kings 22:52-54 |
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