Old Testament · History

1 Kings

Glory built, glory split.

Author: Anonymous (perhaps Jeremiah)
Audience: Pre-exilic Judah
Date: c. 560 BC
Chapters: 22

Purpose

To record Solomon's glory and the divided kingdom.

Key Themes

Wisdom
Temple
Division

Key Verses

“How long halt ye between two opinions?”

Wesleyan–Holiness Reflection

Elijah on Carmel models the undivided heart Wesley preached.

Chapter Insight

Jump into any chapter for cross-references and a Wesleyan reflection.