1 Kings

Wisdom and a Divided Heart – 1 Kings 3

1 Kings 3 When God appeared to Solomon and asked him what he desired (1 Kings 3:5), Solomon was wise. He asked for wisdom. God was pleased and he gave Solomon the request of his heart as well as riches and honor. I Kings 3:10-14 offers the context: “It was pleasing in the sight of [...]


For the Sake of David – a Reflection of 1 and 2 Kings

The words, “for the sake of” are central to the books of 1 and 2 Kings (post-David). One of the chief reasons why God does not consume the Israelites or the tribe of Judah is for the sake of his promises made to David. Or we can say for the sake of David, God is [...]


1 Kings 11:29-40 – David a man after God’s Heart

It amazes me that 1 Kings remembers David so fondly. In short, David is the standard. All who walk in David’s footsteps are considered good and those who deviate are bad. It is as simple as that. However, if we recall David’s life, he was not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. He failed [...]


1 Kings 5:3-5 – Temple Theology

3 “You know that my father, David, was not able to build a Temple to honor the name of the Lord his God because of the many wars waged against him by surrounding nations. He could not build until the Lord gave him victory over all his enemies. 4 But now the Lord my God [...]


1 Kings 2:2-4 – David’s Last Words

1 Kings 2:2-4  “I am going where everyone on earth must someday go. Take courage and be a man. Observe the requirements of the Lord your God, and follow all his ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and [...]