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Back to Search1 Kings 8:1-30: The LORD Comes to His House
Once the construction of the temple is complete, Solomon gathers the people of Israel and brings the ark of the LORD into the temple, and the glory o…
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1 Kings 7:1-51: Solomon's House Is Bigger, But Less Important
The details given about Solomon's palace in Jerusalem indicate its splendor, yet the brevity of the text compared to the details of the temple remind…
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1 Kings 6:1-38: Building the LORD's House
The construction of the LORD's temple begins 480 years after the exodus from Egypt, marking this as a watershed moment in the LORD's work of saving H…
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1 Kings 5:1-18: Preparing for the LORD's House
Hiram the king of Tyre continues his friendly relationship with the kingdom of Israel during the reign of Solomon. Since the LORD has given peace to …
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1 Kings 4:1-34: Solomon’s Kingdom Flourishes
Solomon exercises his God-given wisdom as he appoints court officials and other officers to help him manage the kingdom of Israel. Under Solomon’s re…
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1 Kings 3:1-28: Wisdom from the LORD
Solomon’s marriage alliance with Egypt and his allowance of a multitude of high places for worship reveal cracks in the foundation of Solomon’s kingd…
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1 Kings 2:13-46: Solomon’s Throne Secure
Solomon’s sole reign over Israel begins with several challenges to his rightful rule. Solomon recognizes Adonijah’s request to marry Abishag as an at…
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1 Kings 1:41-2:12: Solomon’s Reign Begins
Adonijah and his supporters quickly realize with terror that Solomon will be king after David. Adonijah pleads for Solomon’s mercy and receives it, a…
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1 Kings 1:1-40: Which Son of David Is Next?
The book of Kings begins where Samuel left off. David is old and near the end of his reign, but he has not clearly laid out which son will succeed hi…
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NEW SERIES: A Kingdom Divided
"A Kingdom Divided” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Kings. The division in the kingdom of Israel in this part of history was greate…
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