I Kings
Purpose
Narrates the reign of Solomon, the building of the temple, and the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah.
Author
Traditionally Jeremiah
Time Period
Written c. 560 BC; events c. 970-850 BC
Key Themes
- Temple
- Wisdom and decline
- Kingdom divided
- Prophetic confrontation
- Covenant faithfulness
Outline
Solomon's reign and temple (ch. 1-11); the kingdom divides (ch. 12-14); the early kings of Judah and Israel, and Elijah (ch. 15-22).