Old Testament
1 Kings (KJV)
22 chapters. Choose a chapter to read the full King James text with a short summary.
- 1 Kings 1: Promises should be kept, even late in life. God's chosen plan stands despite human schemes.
- 1 Kings 2: David's final advice was simple: walk in God's ways. That's the best legacy to pass on.
- 1 Kings 3: Ask God for wisdom; He gives it generously (James 1:5).
- 1 Kings 4: Wisdom is a gift from God meant to bless others. Peace and plenty were the fruit of a well-ordered kingdom.
- 1 Kings 5: God's work often involves partnership and planning. Use your resources to honor His name.
- 1 Kings 6: A beautiful building was not the goal; God's presence among an obedient people was.
- 1 Kings 7: Every detail of the temple was crafted with care. Give your best work to God.
- 1 Kings 8: No building can contain God, yet He chooses to draw near and hear prayer. He hears yours.
- 1 Kings 9: God's blessings come with a call to faithfulness. His eyes and heart are on those who seek Him.
- 1 Kings 10: Jesus said someone greater than Solomon has come (Matthew 12:42). Come to Him for true wisdom.
- 1 Kings 11: Even the wisest man can drift. Guard your heart all the way to the end (Proverbs 4:23).
- 1 Kings 12: Listen to wise counsel, not just what you want to hear. Pride split a nation.
- 1 Kings 13: Test every message against what God has already said. No one's word overrides His.
- 1 Kings 14: Gold shields replaced with bronze: sin makes life cheaper. God wants hearts that follow Him fully, like David's.
- 1 Kings 15: Asa removed idols even when it meant confronting his own family. Faithfulness may cost us, but God sees.
- 1 Kings 16: Each king who ignored God made things worse. Sin doesn't stay small; it grows.
- 1 Kings 17: God provided day by day, even in famine. He can make a little go a long way.
- 1 Kings 18: Stop wavering. The LORD alone is God; give Him your whole heart.
- 1 Kings 19: God meets us in our exhaustion with food, rest and a gentle voice. You are not as alone as you feel.
- 1 Kings 20: God is Lord of hills and valleys alike. There's no place where His power ends.
- 1 Kings 21: God sees injustice done in secret. Even for Ahab, humility brought mercy.
- 1 Kings 22: Speak God's truth even when the crowd says otherwise. You can't hide from His word.