Category: 1 Kings

1 Kings 12:31-32 is about the establishment of idolatrous worship by Jeroboam in the northern kingdom of Israel, as he made golden calves and appointed non-Levitical priests in a bid to consolidate power and prevent his subjects from returning to Judah for religious observance, symbolizing the deviation from true worship and the consequences of political…

1 Kings 16:29-33 is about King Ahab of Israel, who, influenced by his wife Jezebel, introduces the worship of Baal, demonstrating the dangers of idolatry and the abandonment of true faith, leading to moral and spiritual decline in the kingdom. 29 In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab the son of Omri…

1 Kings 12:28 is about King Jeroboam’s decision to create golden calves for worship in Bethel and Dan, symbolizing a departure from traditional worship practices and an attempt to consolidate power by providing an alternative religious identity for the northern kingdom of Israel. 28 So the king took counsel and made two calves of gold.…

1 Kings 3:9-10 is about Solomon’s humble request for wisdom to govern the people of Israel, which pleases God and demonstrates the value of selflessness and the pursuit of discernment over material wealth or power. 9 Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil,…

1 Kings 15:11-12 is about King Asa of Judah, who is depicted as a ruler who followed the Lord wholeheartedly, implementing reforms to remove idol worship and purify the worship practices in his kingdom, highlighting the importance of faithfulness to God and the significance of opposing idolatry for spiritual renewal. 11 And Asa did what…

1 Kings 10:14-29 is about the immense wealth and wisdom of King Solomon, highlighting his prosperous reign, the grandeur of his court, and the international recognition he garnered, which serves to illustrate the blessings of God upon those who follow His ways. 14 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year…

1 Kings 22:5-6 is about the importance of seeking divine guidance and wisdom through prophets, as King Jehoshaphat emphasizes the need for a word from the Lord before proceeding with military plans, highlighting the accountability of leaders to God’s will. 5 But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of…

1 Kings 22:22-23 is about God’s sovereignty and the means by which He communicates His will to humanity, illustrating how a lying spirit is sent to deceive King Ahab, underscoring the consequences of rejecting divine truth and the ultimate futility of opposing God’s plans. 22 And the Lord said to him, ‘By what means?’ And…

1 Kings 9:22 is about King Solomon’s recognition of the importance of loyalty to God, emphasizing that the non-Israelite forced laborers were engaged in building and agricultural work while the Israelites were dedicated to worship and service to Yahweh, highlighting a distinction between the chosen people and those outside the covenant. 22 But of the…

1 Kings 17:16 is about God’s provision and sustenance, illustrating how the Lord miraculously provided for the widow of Zarephath and her son during a time of severe famine, thereby emphasizing faith, resourcefulness, and divine care in desperate circumstances. 16 The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty,…