1 Kings

Old Testament · History · 22 chapters

Solomon’s wisdom and the temple, the division of the kingdom, and the prophet Elijah confronting the worship of Baal.

Context

Genre

Royal history

Authorship

Traditionally attributed to JeremiahIts composition is widely discussed.

Setting

Israel and Judah

Original language

Hebrew

In the original

נָבִיאnavi — prophet

Related texts

2 Samuel 7 · promise to David2 Kings 17 · northern kingdom ends

Meditate