1 Kings

  • 1 Kings )- ” Author doesn’t name ” Adonijah conspiracy against Solomon- ( 1 ); Solomon orders all conspiracies death- ( 2 );  Solomon ask for wisdom, babies divided- ( 3 );  Solomon king, and wisdom- ( 4 ); Hiram, Solomon, prepare temple- ( 5 ); Solomon builds temple- ( 6 ); Solomon’s house, temple furnished- ( 7 ); Ark to temple, dedication prayer- ( 8 ); ( 1 Kings 8:26 )- Is the beginning of his KINGLY FAMILY rule, as it says in verse 26, Other activities Solomon did- ( 9 ); Queen Sheba- ( 10 ); Solomon riches on earth, or ever- ( 10:23; Eccl 2:1-9 ); Solomon many wives- ( 11 ); Solomon 700 wives- ( 11:3 ); Kingdoms divided- ( 12 ); Man of God prophecy- ( 13 ); Ahijah prophesied about Jeroboam- ( 14 ); Kings of Israel, Judah, evil- ( 15 ); Other evil kings, while Asa was good king- ( 16 ); Introduction to Elijah- ( 17 ); Elijah miracle- Elijah fed by ravens- ( 17: 1-6 ); Elijah miracle- Elijah multiples food for woman- ( 17:7-16 ); Elijah miracle- Elijah raised boy from dead- ( 17:17-24 ); Elijah vs Ahab, Baal- The Task: Ahab tells Obadiah to search for pasture for their horses and mules, dividing the land to cover more ground.( 1 Kings 18:2-40 )-

  • The Task: Ahab tells Obadiah to search for pasture for their horses and mules, dividing the land to cover more ground.

  • The Meeting: While searching, Obadiah meets Elijah.

  • The Message: Elijah instructs Obadiah to tell Ahab, "Behold, Elijah is here," promising to reveal himself.

  • Obadiah's Fear: Obadiah protests, explaining that if he tells Ahab and Elijah disappears again, Ahab will kill him.

  • Elijah's Promise: Elijah assures Obadiah he will appear, prompting Obadiah to obey.

  • The Confrontation: Obadiah goes to Ahab, who comes to meet Elijah, leading to the famous contest on Mount Carmel( 18:1-40); Elijah miracle- God consumed alter with fire- ( 18:31-40 ); Elijah miracle- Elijah outran chariot ( 18: 41-46 ); Elijah ran from Jezebel- ( 19 ); Still small voice, Gods voice ( 19:12 ); Ben-hadad attacks Israel- ( 20 ); Ahab, Jezebel kill Naboth- ( 21 ); Prophets seduce Ahab, he dies- ( 22 );