1 Kings

King Solomon – Long Live the King!

Chapter 1 is a study of 1 Kings 1:33-34. It indicates God’s royal kingship over his people and the choices it leads his people to make. A study guide is added at the end of the chapter.

A Study Commentary on 1 Kings - 1 Kings 1

This is the first chapter of a commentary on 1 Kings. The book of 1 Kings displays God’s faithfulness in the midst of the unfaithfulness of His people. This chapter discusses the subtleties of character portrayal, plot and dialogue in 1 Kings 1, and how these reveal God’s purposes for His people.

1 Kings 3 – Solomon’s Priority: Administration of God’s Justice

This article contains an exposition of 1 Kings 3, as well as questions and discussion points for Bible study.

Exodus in 1 Kings

This article discusses the echoes of Exodus in 1 Kings.

Elijah the Broken Prophet

This paper raises three issues that often trouble readers of the Elijah narrative in 1 Kings: the nature of his miracles, the problem of his character, and his place within the prophets of Israel.

A Note on Elijah's "Fire from Yahweh

Can the "fire from Yahweh" in 1 Kings 18:38 be seen as lightning? The author critically engages this possibility.

1 Kings 8 – Solomon’s Messianic Style during the Dedication of the Temple

This article contains an exposition of 1 Kings 8, as well as questions and discussion points for Bible study.

Here Is Our God – In the Temple: The Glorious and Forgiving God (1 Kings 8)

Chapter 2 is an exposition of 1 Kings 8. The emphasis is on God who displays himself as present in his glory and forgiveness.

1 Kings 9-12: Kingdom of Contradictions Life in the Solomonic Era

Looking at 1 Kings 9-12, this article shows how Solomon rose to power and brought great blessings of wealth to God's people and the building of the temple. At the same time the life of Solomon is discussed in terms of his faith and life. Prosperity and security are not guarantees of godliness, and idolatry is the decay of society.

1 Kings 10:1-13 and 11:1-13 – Solomon’s Glory: Shining and Sinking

This article contains an exposition of 1 Kings 10:1-3 and 1 Kings 11:1-13, as well as questions and discussion points for Bible study.

1 Kings 12 - Jeroboam the First and His Religion of Convenience: A Warning for Today

This article on 1 Kings 12 gives a warning to Christians in their worship today.

Faith in the Face of Apostasy – The Lord Our Provider

Elijah’s story begins in 1 Kings 17:1-6 and demonstrates that the Lord, not Baal, is the provider for his people. Dillard explores this theme in the first scene in 1 Kings 17.

1 Kings 17:2-4 - In an Evil World, God Takes Care of His Own

This article on 1 Kings 17:2-4 is about the protection of God and fleeing away from evil.

1 Kings 18:42-44 – An Answer with the Seventh Prayer

This article on 1 Kings 18:42-44 discusses answered prayers. The author also looks at James 5:17.

1 Kings 18:20-40 - From Silence to Confession

This article on 1 Kings 18:20-40 is about idols. We tend to follow them, but they are nothing.

From Strength to Complaint

Christians can be affected by depression. From 1 Kings 19 this article traces the development of events that ended in Elijah being depressed, and applies them to believers today.

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Queens, Widows, and Mesdames: The Role of Women in the Elijah-Elisha Narrative