Bible In A Year: 1st & 2nd Kings

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This episode discusses the reign of Solomon and the division of Israel into two kingdoms as recorded in 1st and 2nd Kings.

Send us Fan Mail 1 and 2 Kings record the reign of Solomon and the division of Israel into two kingdoms after his death. Solomon was given wisdom and built the temple, but he turned his heart after other gods through many wives, as warned in the Law. After him, Israel split into the northern and southern kingdoms, and many kings did evil in the sight of the Lord. The books also record the ministries of prophets such as Elijah and Elisha and show that Israel and Judah faced judgment because th...

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Host: Dr. David Klingler

Topics covered

• Bible
• Old Testament
• Kings of Israel
• Prophets
• Judgment
• Wisdom

Keywords

• Bible in a year
• 1st Kings
• 2nd Kings
• Solomon
• Elijah
• Elisha
• Israel
• Judgment

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Books & works: 1st & 2nd Kings

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