Our Daily Bread: April 22, 2026 | 1 Kings 22

In today's reading, Israel and Judah team up against Syria to take Ramoth-gilead. Micaiah is the only prophet to declare Ahab's death, and he dies just as God declared.

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Our Daily Bread: April 21, 2026 | 1 Kings 19-21

In today's reading, Elijah runs away from Jezebel and goes to Mt Horeb to speak with God. Ben-hadad fights with Israel but Ahab spares him, so God punishes him. Jezebel has Naboth killed because Ahab is "vexed and sullen."

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Our Daily Bread: April 20, 2026 | 1 Kings 17-18

In today's reading, Elijah announces a drought to Ahab then leaves. He is fed in the wilderness by ravens, but later goes to stay with a widow. Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal, mocks them, and destroys them.

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Our Daily Bread: April 19, 2026 | 1 Kings 14-16

In today's reading, Jeroboam's son is sick, so his wife goes to Ahijah in disguise. We get a summary of the kings of Israel and Judah, but are they not recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings?

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Our Daily Bread: April 18, 2026 | 1 Kings 12-13

In today's reading, Rehoboam takes the counsel of the young over the old. Jeroboam makes two golden calves to worship, but a man of God come from Judah to condemn him. Another man of God from Bethel test the man from Judah, and he fails.

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Our Daily Bread: April 17, 2026 | 1 Kings 10-11

In today's reading, Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, for no king could surpass his wealth and wisdom. Solomon loved foreign women, and took 700 wives and 300 concubines. Solomon's heart turns from God and the kingdom is split.

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Our Daily Bread: April 16, 2026 | 1 Kings 8-9

In today's reading, Solomon dedicates the temple, relocates the ark, and prays for the people of Israel. God promises to keep Solomon's line on the throne if they obey. Hiram dislikes the 20 cities he is given in Galilee.

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Our Daily Bread: April 15, 2026 | 1 Kings 5-7

In today's reading, Hiram visits Solomon when he hears he became king. Solomon hires Hiram's men to build the temple, and creates a draft for laborers to work on the temple. The temple, Solomon's palace, and the daughter of Pharoah's house get built.

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Our Daily Bread: April 14, 2026 | 1 Kings 3-4

In today's reading, Solomon is blessed by God. He uses his wisdom to solve the dispute of two prostitutes. We meet Solomon's officials, and hear about his accomplishments.

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Our Daily Bread: April 13, 2026 | 1 Kings 1-2

In today's reading, David is old and cold, but Abishag keeps him warm. Adonijah declares himself king, but Nathan and Bathsheba tell David. Solomon is chosen and anointed, and David dies. Solomon sentences Adonijah and Joab to death.

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