Category: 1 Kings

1 Kings 10:22 is about the extravagant wealth and influence of King Solomon, symbolizing the material blessings and power granted to those who seek wisdom and favor from God. 22 The king had a fleet of ships of Tarshish at sea with the fleet of Hiram. Once every three years the fleet of ships of…

1 Kings 17:14 is about the prophet Elijah’s display of faith in God’s provision as he assures the widow of Zarephath that her supply of flour and oil will not run out during a time of drought and scarcity. 14 For thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘The jar of flour shall not…

1 Kings 9:1-9 is about God appearing to Solomon after he completed the construction of the temple, affirming His presence and promising blessings for obedience and warnings of consequences for turning away from Him. 4 And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, with integrity of heart and…

1 Kings 19:1-18 is about the prophet Elijah facing despair and exhaustion but ultimately experiencing God’s presence and reassurance in the still, small voice, showing that even in our lowest moments, God can provide comfort and guidance. 1 Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with…

1 Kings 6:6 is about the meticulous planning and attention to detail required in building the temple of the Lord, symbolizing the importance of dedicating oneself fully to God and His work. 6 The lowest storey was five cubits broad, the middle one was six cubits broad, and the third was seven cubits broad. For…

1 Kings 19:5 is about the prophet Elijah feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, choosing to lie down under a broom tree and desiring to die, reflecting the human struggle with discouragement and the need for divine strength and renewal. 5 Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Setting the Scene for 1…

1 Kings 17:1-16 is about God’s provision and faithfulness to those who trust in Him, as seen through the story of Elijah being sustained by God’s miraculous provision of food and water during a time of drought and scarcity. 1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the…

1 Kings 22:19-22 is about the prophet Micaiah revealing a vision in which the Lord permitted a deceiving spirit to entice King Ahab into battle, highlighting the importance of discerning the truth and being cautious of false prophets. 19 And Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on…

1 Kings 13:14 is about a prophet who disobeys God’s instructions by listening to an older prophet, highlighting the consequences of straying from God’s direct commands. 14 And he went after the man of God and found him sitting under an oak. And he said to him, “Are you the man of God who came…

1 Kings 19:1-2 is about Elijah fleeing for his life and falling into despair after Queen Jezebel threatens him for his actions against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. 1 Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a…