1 Kings
1 Kings Chapter 13
Listen to God’s words; God’s words do not change. Do not let your guard down. The man of God was supposedly close to God, as suggested by the term ‘man of God’, just like Moses, Elijah, and…
1 Kings Chapter 12
In the last chapter, we read about how Solomon had many wives and concubines. Yet, Rehoboam was the only son of Solomon that we know by name. Solomon made the yoke of the people heavy such that…
1 Kings Chapter 11
Up till this point, we read about how great and good Solomon has been in general. Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple was also heartfelt and humble (1 Kgs 8). This is precisely what made…
1 Kings Chapter 10 – Of what value are riches and honour to our God?
This chapter speaks of the peak of king Solomon’s fame and fortune – the prominence of his reign, incontestable God-given wisdom and immeasurable wealth. At this juncture, king Solomon had the world, all its splendour and authorities,…
1 Kings Chapter 9
Be faithful to God Verses 3-9 We need to remain faithful to God, keep God’s statutes and commandments, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, then we will receive our reward. If we at all turn from…
1 Kings Chapter 7
We ended last chapter with Solomon finishing the building of the temple of God. And start this chapter with details of Solomon’s personal house and other buildings before returning to further details of things that Solomon had…
1 Kings Chapter 6
When Moses built the tabernacle, God instructed that certain specifications be followed: According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall…
1 Kings Chapter 5
God gave Solomon the opportunity to build the temple rather than to David, even though it was David who first voiced out his yearning to carry out this work (1 Chron 17:1 – 2). This is because…
1 Kings Chapter 4
This chapter impresses upon us the majestic splendour and wisdom of Solomon. First we read of the officials in his service. A wise king knows that no matter how great and wise he is, he needs people…
1 Kings Chapter 3
“At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?””I Kings 3:5 NKJV If God were to appear before us to grant us one wish like…