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1 Kings

History22 chaptersOld TestamentAuthor: Jeremiah (tradition)

Overview

1 Kings covers Solomon's reign, the building of the Temple, and the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah. It includes the ministry of Elijah.

Date written: c. 560 BC

Key Verses

But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

1 Kings 8:27