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Abijam continues the false worship of his father and the war against Jeroboam. Abijam dies, and Asa becomes king over Judah. Asa serves the Lord faithfully. Meanwhile Nadab rules over Israel and continues in the sins of his father. Baasha kills Nadab and becomes king of Israel.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 15 ESV Text: 1 Kings 15 1 Kings 15 (Listen) Abijam Reigns in Judah 15:1 Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.… Abijam continues the false worship of his father and the war against Jeroboam. Abijam dies, and Asa becomes king over Judah. Asa serves the Lord faithfully. Meanwhile Nadab rules over Israel and continues in the sins of his father. Baasha kills Nadab and becomes king of Israel.

Ahijah prophesies against Jeroboam, and the son of Jeroboam dies. Jeroboam dies, and Nadab becomes king over Israel. Meanwhile Rehoboam reigns in Judah. He also commits idolatry. Rehoboam dies, and Abijam becomes king over Judah.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 14 ESV Text: 1 Kings 14 1 Kings 14 (Listen) Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1 At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick. 2 And Jeroboam said to his wife, “Arise, and disguise… Ahijah prophesies against Jeroboam, and the son of Jeroboam dies. Jeroboam dies, and Nadab becomes king over Israel. Meanwhile Rehoboam reigns in Judah. He also commits idolatry. Rehoboam dies, and Abijam becomes king over Judah.

King Rehoboam ignores good advice and as a result the kingdom is divided, Rehoboam ruling over Judah and Jeroboam ruling over Israel. Jeroboam makes two calves of gold for the people of Israel to worship.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 12 ESV Text: 1 Kings 12 1 Kings 12 (Listen) Rehoboam’s Folly 12:1 Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king. 2 And as soon as Jeroboam… King Rehoboam ignores good advice and as a result the kingdom is divided, Rehoboam ruling over Judah and Jeroboam ruling over Israel. Jeroboam makes two calves of gold for the people of Israel to worship.

Led astray by his many foreign wives, Solomon in his old age abandons the Lord and serves false gods. In response, the Lord raises up an adversary against Solomon.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 11 ESV Text: 1 Kings 11 1 Kings 11 (Listen) Solomon Turns from the Lord 11:1 Now King Solomon loved many foreign women, along with the daughter of Pharaoh: Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian,… Led astray by his many foreign wives, Solomon in his old age abandons the Lord and serves false gods. In response, the Lord raises up an adversary against Solomon.

The queen of Sheba visits Jerusalem in order to test Solomon and to witness his renowned wisdom for herself. The inspired writer records the great wealth of Solomon.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 10 ESV Text: 1 Kings 10 1 Kings 10 (Listen) The Queen of Sheba 10:1 Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD,… The queen of Sheba visits Jerusalem in order to test Solomon and to witness his renowned wisdom for herself. The inspired writer records the great wealth of Solomon.

The Lord appears to Solomon, promising to be present with His people at the Temple. However, He threatens to withdraw His presence if the people of Israel turn aside from following Him. The inspired writer summarizes the accomplishments of Solomon.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 9 ESV Text: 1 Kings 9 1 Kings 9 (Listen) The Lord Appears to Solomon 9:1 As soon as Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house and… The Lord appears to Solomon, promising to be present with His people at the Temple. However, He threatens to withdraw His presence if the people of Israel turn aside from following Him. The inspired writer summarizes the accomplishments of Solomon.