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The Book of Kings with the History of the Kings of the kings of Israel. We open up with the details of the final days of King David’s and Adonijah’s failed attempt to take the kingdom.  We read of Solomon being established as king over Israel, taking over from David his father. From Chapter 3 to chapter 11 we see Solomon in his glory that was famed even in Africa (10:1) and his kingdom had peace on every side.

Sadly, chapter 11 records how Solomon’s heart drifted away from God and he served other gods. For this reason, the Kingdom of Israel was to be divided. When he died Rehoboam his son took over the kingdom and under him, it was reduced and the greater part was given to Jeroboam, who turned out to be a wicked and idolatrous man. He never turned from his wickedness even after a stern warning from the Man of God who came from Judah (13:1-34). The kings that followed after him were very wicked and they all walked after Jreboam ‘s wicked ways. Another notable character is Elijah, the prophet of the LORD who turned the hearts of the people back to God before Ahab the king of Israel. Nevertheless, Israel was prone to rebellion.

1 Kings ended at the death of Ahab, which marked the beginning of the reign of Ahaziah his son, his wicked son.                                     

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