Category: 1 Kings

1 Kings 19:4-8 is about the prophet Elijah’s despair and exhaustion, as he flees from Queen Jezebel’s threats, and how God provides nourishment and strength for him to continue his journey, symbolizing God’s presence and sustenance in times of trial and weakness. 4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came…

1 Kings 6:8 is about the construction of the temple of Solomon, emphasizing the importance of meticulous planning, craftsmanship, and dedication to God’s work. 8 The entrance for the lowest story was on the south side of the house, and one went up by stairs to the middle story, and from the middle story to…

1 Kings 1:8 is about Adonijah, the son of King David, scheming to seize the throne before Solomon could be crowned king, highlighting the dangers of ambitious and deceitful actions in pursuit of power. 8 But Zadok the priest and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and Nathan the prophet and Shimei and Rei and David’s…

1 Kings 1:13 is about Nathan the prophet informing Bathsheba that her son Solomon had been anointed as king, signifying God’s chosen successor to David. 13 Go in at once to King David, and say to him, ‘Did you not, my lord the king, swear to your servant, saying, “Solomon your son shall reign after…

1 Kings 11:3 is about how King Solomon’s many foreign wives led him astray from following God wholeheartedly, illustrating the danger of compromising one’s faith for the sake of earthly desires. 3 He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines. And his wives turned away his heart. Setting the Scene for 1 Kings…

1 Kings 17:24 is about the recognition of God’s power and authority by a woman through the miraculous resurrection of her son by the prophet Elijah. 24 And the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth.”…

1 Kings 19:1-9 is about the prophet Elijah fleeing from the threats of Queen Jezebel, feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, and encountering God’s presence in a gentle whisper, illustrating that even in moments of despair, God is present and provides comfort. 1 Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all…

1 Kings 12:25-33 is about the story of King Jeroboam setting up golden calves in Bethel and Dan as objects of worship, leading the people of Israel to turn away from the true God and violating the first commandment by creating idols. 25 Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived…

1 Kings 21:21 is about the prophet Elijah delivering a message of judgment to King Ahab for his wickedness and disobedience to God. 21 Behold, I will bring disaster upon you. I will utterly burn you up, and will cut off from Ahab every male, bond or free, in Israel. Setting the Scene for 1…

1 Kings 17:7-16 is about a widow and her son who demonstrate faith, hospitality, and trust in God as they receive an unexpected blessing of sustained nourishment during a time of drought through the prophet Elijah’s guidance. 7 And after a while the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land. 8…