1 KINGS Timeline: 970-586 B.C: Kings of Israel David and Solomon
by Owen Borville
August 15, 2020
Bible
As King David is old in age, Solomon his son is appointed king of Israel after an attempted takeover by David's other son Adonijah. However, Solomon was the anointed successor to David. Nathan the prophet served the Lord during the time of David and Solomon.
David was Old, Son Adonijah Claimed Throne, but Solomon was Named King: 1 Kings 1
David Instructed Solomon, David Died, Solomon's Throne Established: 1 Kings 2
Solomon Asked for Wisdom, A Wise Ruling: 1 Kings 3
Solomon asked God for wisdom and God grants this wish, along with many other blessings. Solomon would become the wisest, richest, and most powerful king in the world.
Solomon's Officials, Daily Provisions, Wisdom: 1 Kings 4
Preparations for Temple Construction: 1 Kings 5
Solomon began construction of the Temple for the Lord that his father David envisioned and planned. When the temple was completed, the Ark of the Covenant was brought inside.
King Solomon Built Temple: 1 Kings 6
Solomon Built Palace, Temple Furnishings: 1 Kings 7
Ark Brought to Temple, Solomon's Prayer, Temple Dedication: 1 Kings 8
Lord Appeared to Solomon, Other Activities: 1 Kings 9
Queen of Sheba Visits, Solomon's Splendor: 1 Kings 10
The Queen of Sheba came to visit Solomon, adding to the fame of Solomon throughout the world. The queen was very impressed with Solomon's kingdom Solomon told the queen about his God and they exchanged gifts. (1 Kings 10) Then the queen returned home.
Solomon's Wives, Adversaries, Jeroboam Rebels, Solomon's Death: 1 Kings 11
Although Solomon was wise and full of wisdom, his desire for many foreign wives corrupted him and he began to worship the idols of his wives. Solomon would eventually have 1,000 wives and these wives corrupted him, causing him to compromise his faith in God and worship foreign gods.
The Kingdom Split In 931 B.C., the Kingdom of Israel split (1st Kings 11:43) into two kingdoms, Northern (Israel) and Southern (Judah) after the death of Solomon. His sons Rehoboam (southern) and Jeroboam (northern) divided the kingdom. The northern kingdom consisted of ten tribes and the southern kingdom consisted into two tribes, Judah and Benjamin.
Israel Rebels Against Rehoboam, Golden Calves Set Up: 1 Kings 12
Man of God from Judah and Jeroboam: 1 Kings 13
Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam, Rehoboam King of Judah: 1 Kings 14
Abijah (Judah), Asa (Judah), Nadab (Israel), Baasha (Israel): 1 Kings 15
Elah (Israel), Zimri (Israel), Omri (Israel), Ahab (Israel): 1 Kings 16
Elijah the Prophet Announces Drought, Saves Widow's Son: 1 Kings 17
The Prophet Elijah (Elijah the Tishbite) was sent by God (1 Kings 17:1) to warn the northern King Ahab about idol worship and to convince him to return to the Lord. Elijah warns of years of catastrophic drought because of Ahab and Jezebel's "evil in the sight of the Lord" and actually causes a drought to occur to show the people that God is sovereign. Ahab's wife Jezebel pursued Baal worship and many false prophets and gods. Elijah multiplied flour and oil for a widow in 1 Kings 17:14-16.
Elijah battled the prophets of Baal on top of Mount Carmel and defeated them with fire from heaven.
Elijah and Obadiah, Mount Carmel: 1 Kings 18
Contest between Elijah and 450 Baal prophets.
Elijah Flees to Horeb, Call of Elisha: 1 Kings 19
Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria, Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad, A Prophet Condemns Ahab: 1 Kings 20
Naboth's Vineyard, Naboth Murdered by Ahab, Prophecy Against Ahab: 1 Kings 21
Prophecy Against Ahab, Ahab Killed, Jehoshaphat (Judah), Ahaziah (Israel): 1 Kings 22
2 KINGS (852 B.C.)
Judgement on King Ahaziah (Israel): 2 Kings 1
Elijah destroyed 51 soldiers with fire and lightening twice.
Elijah Crosses Jordan, Parts Water, Elijah Taken in Whirlwind, Elisha Parts Water, Elisha Heals Water, Elisha Jeered: 2 Kings 2 Both Elijah and Elisha part the waters of the Jordan, Two bears protected Elisha
Moab Revolts, Israel and Judah Join to Fight, Prevail: 2 Kings 3
Water provided by Elisha and success over Moabites
Elisha Helps Widow With Oil, Elisha Restores Boy, Elisha Purified Stew, Elisha Feeds 100: 2 Kings 4
Elisha Heals Naaman's Leprosy, Gehazi Cursed With Leprosy: 2 Kings 5
The prophet Elijah concluded his work and is taken up in a whirlwind. His assistant and successor Elisha the prophet, was appointed. Elijah and Elisha performed many miracles with Elisha performing more than Elijah. Elijah's miracles included resurrection from the dead, bringing down fire from the sky, and entering heaven alive. The Book of Malachi promises Elijah's return to Earth before "the great terrible day of the Lord."
Elisha Makes Axhead Float, Elisha Traps Blinded Arameans, Famine in Besieged Samaria: 2 Kings 6
Elisha prophesied relief from the enemy and the famine
Siege Lifted, Famine Ended: 2 Kings 7
Shunammite's Land Restored, King Hazael of Damascus Murders Ben Hadad, Jehoram (Judah), Ahaziah (Judah): 2 Kings 8 Elisha prophecy of death of Ben Hadad and rise of Hazael
Jehu (Israel), Kills Joram and Ahaziah, Jezebel Killed: 2 Kings 9
Ahab's Family Killed, Servants of Baal Killed: 2 Kings 10
Mother Athalia Kills Royal Family, Joash Saved: 2 Kings 11
Joash Repairs Temple: 2 Kings 12
Jehoahaz (Israel), Jehoash (Israel): 2 Kings 13
Elisha's prophecy of Israel's defeat of King Hazael of Damascus. Elisha died.
Amaziah (Judah), Jeroboam 2 (Israel): 2 Kings 14
Amaziah did right. Was originally faithful to the Lord, defeated the Edomites, but worshipped their idols and was punished.
Azariah (Judah), Zechariah (Israel), Shallum (Israel), Menahem (Israel), Pekahiah (Israel), Pekah (Israel), Jotham (Judah) : 2 Kings 15
Ahaz (Judah): 2 Kings 16
Ahaz did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
Hoshea Was the Last King of Israel, Israel Captured by Assyrians, Samaria Resettled: 2 Kings 17
Assyria Conquered Israel Northern Kingdom 722 B.C.
Hezekiah was the first faithful King of Judah in many years, beginning in 715 B.C. and purified the Lord's temple, re-installed temple worship to the Lord, priestly services of the Lord were re-established, pagan temples were destroyed, a renewed celebration of the Passover occurred, and a successful defending of Jerusalem against Assyrian invaders occurred.
Hezekiah (Judah), Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem: 2 Kings 18
Jerusalem's Fate Foretold, Hezekiah's Prayer, Isaiah Foretells Sennacherib's Fall: 2 Kings 19
Assyrians defeated.
Hezekiah's Illness, Envoys From Babylon, Isaiah's Prediction: 2 Kings 20
Manasseh (Judah), Amon (Judah): 2 Kings 21
Book of the Law Found: 2 Kings 22
Josiah Renews Covenant with Lord, Jehoahaz (Judah), Jehoiakim (Judah): 2 Kings 23
Josiah was only 8 years old when he was named king of Judah (648-609 B.C.). The Book of the Law was read to the people and idols were removed. The Lord's Temple was purified and priestly services were re-established.
Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar Invaded Judah: 2 Kings 24
Babylon Captures Jerusalem: 2 Kings 25 586 B.C.
After the first three kings of the United Kingdom of Israel (Saul, David, Solomon), the kingdom split into two kingdoms, the 10 northern tribes of Israel led by Solomon's son Jeroboam and the 2 southern tribes of Judah led by Solomon's son Rehoboam. All 19 kings of the northern kingdom of Israel were evil or "did evil in the eyes of the Lord." The southern kingdom of Judah had evil kings too, but had a few kings that were faithful to the Lord, including:
Asa
Jehoshaphat
Joash
Amaziah
Uzziah (Azariah)
Jotham
Hezekiah
Josiah
The rulers of the two kingdoms continued to fall into idol worship and the result was the conquest and exile of the Israel nation, first the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C. by Assyria and then the southern kingdom of Judah in 586 B.C. by Babylon's King Nebuchadnezzar. There is no official record of the ten northern tribes ever returning to Israel after being taken into captivity by the Assyrians. These "lost tribes" have been scattered throughout all of the nations in the world and many people in the world claim Jewish ancestry. The southern tribes would return from exile during the Persian Empire occupation.
by Owen Borville
August 15, 2020
Bible
As King David is old in age, Solomon his son is appointed king of Israel after an attempted takeover by David's other son Adonijah. However, Solomon was the anointed successor to David. Nathan the prophet served the Lord during the time of David and Solomon.
David was Old, Son Adonijah Claimed Throne, but Solomon was Named King: 1 Kings 1
David Instructed Solomon, David Died, Solomon's Throne Established: 1 Kings 2
Solomon Asked for Wisdom, A Wise Ruling: 1 Kings 3
Solomon asked God for wisdom and God grants this wish, along with many other blessings. Solomon would become the wisest, richest, and most powerful king in the world.
Solomon's Officials, Daily Provisions, Wisdom: 1 Kings 4
Preparations for Temple Construction: 1 Kings 5
Solomon began construction of the Temple for the Lord that his father David envisioned and planned. When the temple was completed, the Ark of the Covenant was brought inside.
King Solomon Built Temple: 1 Kings 6
Solomon Built Palace, Temple Furnishings: 1 Kings 7
Ark Brought to Temple, Solomon's Prayer, Temple Dedication: 1 Kings 8
Lord Appeared to Solomon, Other Activities: 1 Kings 9
Queen of Sheba Visits, Solomon's Splendor: 1 Kings 10
The Queen of Sheba came to visit Solomon, adding to the fame of Solomon throughout the world. The queen was very impressed with Solomon's kingdom Solomon told the queen about his God and they exchanged gifts. (1 Kings 10) Then the queen returned home.
Solomon's Wives, Adversaries, Jeroboam Rebels, Solomon's Death: 1 Kings 11
Although Solomon was wise and full of wisdom, his desire for many foreign wives corrupted him and he began to worship the idols of his wives. Solomon would eventually have 1,000 wives and these wives corrupted him, causing him to compromise his faith in God and worship foreign gods.
The Kingdom Split In 931 B.C., the Kingdom of Israel split (1st Kings 11:43) into two kingdoms, Northern (Israel) and Southern (Judah) after the death of Solomon. His sons Rehoboam (southern) and Jeroboam (northern) divided the kingdom. The northern kingdom consisted of ten tribes and the southern kingdom consisted into two tribes, Judah and Benjamin.
Israel Rebels Against Rehoboam, Golden Calves Set Up: 1 Kings 12
Man of God from Judah and Jeroboam: 1 Kings 13
Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam, Rehoboam King of Judah: 1 Kings 14
Abijah (Judah), Asa (Judah), Nadab (Israel), Baasha (Israel): 1 Kings 15
Elah (Israel), Zimri (Israel), Omri (Israel), Ahab (Israel): 1 Kings 16
Elijah the Prophet Announces Drought, Saves Widow's Son: 1 Kings 17
The Prophet Elijah (Elijah the Tishbite) was sent by God (1 Kings 17:1) to warn the northern King Ahab about idol worship and to convince him to return to the Lord. Elijah warns of years of catastrophic drought because of Ahab and Jezebel's "evil in the sight of the Lord" and actually causes a drought to occur to show the people that God is sovereign. Ahab's wife Jezebel pursued Baal worship and many false prophets and gods. Elijah multiplied flour and oil for a widow in 1 Kings 17:14-16.
Elijah battled the prophets of Baal on top of Mount Carmel and defeated them with fire from heaven.
Elijah and Obadiah, Mount Carmel: 1 Kings 18
Contest between Elijah and 450 Baal prophets.
Elijah Flees to Horeb, Call of Elisha: 1 Kings 19
Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria, Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad, A Prophet Condemns Ahab: 1 Kings 20
Naboth's Vineyard, Naboth Murdered by Ahab, Prophecy Against Ahab: 1 Kings 21
Prophecy Against Ahab, Ahab Killed, Jehoshaphat (Judah), Ahaziah (Israel): 1 Kings 22
2 KINGS (852 B.C.)
Judgement on King Ahaziah (Israel): 2 Kings 1
Elijah destroyed 51 soldiers with fire and lightening twice.
Elijah Crosses Jordan, Parts Water, Elijah Taken in Whirlwind, Elisha Parts Water, Elisha Heals Water, Elisha Jeered: 2 Kings 2 Both Elijah and Elisha part the waters of the Jordan, Two bears protected Elisha
Moab Revolts, Israel and Judah Join to Fight, Prevail: 2 Kings 3
Water provided by Elisha and success over Moabites
Elisha Helps Widow With Oil, Elisha Restores Boy, Elisha Purified Stew, Elisha Feeds 100: 2 Kings 4
Elisha Heals Naaman's Leprosy, Gehazi Cursed With Leprosy: 2 Kings 5
The prophet Elijah concluded his work and is taken up in a whirlwind. His assistant and successor Elisha the prophet, was appointed. Elijah and Elisha performed many miracles with Elisha performing more than Elijah. Elijah's miracles included resurrection from the dead, bringing down fire from the sky, and entering heaven alive. The Book of Malachi promises Elijah's return to Earth before "the great terrible day of the Lord."
Elisha Makes Axhead Float, Elisha Traps Blinded Arameans, Famine in Besieged Samaria: 2 Kings 6
Elisha prophesied relief from the enemy and the famine
Siege Lifted, Famine Ended: 2 Kings 7
Shunammite's Land Restored, King Hazael of Damascus Murders Ben Hadad, Jehoram (Judah), Ahaziah (Judah): 2 Kings 8 Elisha prophecy of death of Ben Hadad and rise of Hazael
Jehu (Israel), Kills Joram and Ahaziah, Jezebel Killed: 2 Kings 9
Ahab's Family Killed, Servants of Baal Killed: 2 Kings 10
Mother Athalia Kills Royal Family, Joash Saved: 2 Kings 11
Joash Repairs Temple: 2 Kings 12
Jehoahaz (Israel), Jehoash (Israel): 2 Kings 13
Elisha's prophecy of Israel's defeat of King Hazael of Damascus. Elisha died.
Amaziah (Judah), Jeroboam 2 (Israel): 2 Kings 14
Amaziah did right. Was originally faithful to the Lord, defeated the Edomites, but worshipped their idols and was punished.
Azariah (Judah), Zechariah (Israel), Shallum (Israel), Menahem (Israel), Pekahiah (Israel), Pekah (Israel), Jotham (Judah) : 2 Kings 15
Ahaz (Judah): 2 Kings 16
Ahaz did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
Hoshea Was the Last King of Israel, Israel Captured by Assyrians, Samaria Resettled: 2 Kings 17
Assyria Conquered Israel Northern Kingdom 722 B.C.
Hezekiah was the first faithful King of Judah in many years, beginning in 715 B.C. and purified the Lord's temple, re-installed temple worship to the Lord, priestly services of the Lord were re-established, pagan temples were destroyed, a renewed celebration of the Passover occurred, and a successful defending of Jerusalem against Assyrian invaders occurred.
Hezekiah (Judah), Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem: 2 Kings 18
Jerusalem's Fate Foretold, Hezekiah's Prayer, Isaiah Foretells Sennacherib's Fall: 2 Kings 19
Assyrians defeated.
Hezekiah's Illness, Envoys From Babylon, Isaiah's Prediction: 2 Kings 20
Manasseh (Judah), Amon (Judah): 2 Kings 21
Book of the Law Found: 2 Kings 22
Josiah Renews Covenant with Lord, Jehoahaz (Judah), Jehoiakim (Judah): 2 Kings 23
Josiah was only 8 years old when he was named king of Judah (648-609 B.C.). The Book of the Law was read to the people and idols were removed. The Lord's Temple was purified and priestly services were re-established.
Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar Invaded Judah: 2 Kings 24
Babylon Captures Jerusalem: 2 Kings 25 586 B.C.
After the first three kings of the United Kingdom of Israel (Saul, David, Solomon), the kingdom split into two kingdoms, the 10 northern tribes of Israel led by Solomon's son Jeroboam and the 2 southern tribes of Judah led by Solomon's son Rehoboam. All 19 kings of the northern kingdom of Israel were evil or "did evil in the eyes of the Lord." The southern kingdom of Judah had evil kings too, but had a few kings that were faithful to the Lord, including:
Asa
Jehoshaphat
Joash
Amaziah
Uzziah (Azariah)
Jotham
Hezekiah
Josiah
The rulers of the two kingdoms continued to fall into idol worship and the result was the conquest and exile of the Israel nation, first the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C. by Assyria and then the southern kingdom of Judah in 586 B.C. by Babylon's King Nebuchadnezzar. There is no official record of the ten northern tribes ever returning to Israel after being taken into captivity by the Assyrians. These "lost tribes" have been scattered throughout all of the nations in the world and many people in the world claim Jewish ancestry. The southern tribes would return from exile during the Persian Empire occupation.