BIBLE SURVEY - 1 & 2 KINGS

"How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him." 1 Kings 18:21
 
1 Samuel: Samuel to King Saul.
2 Samuel: reign of King David.
1 Kings: Solomon to Ahab.
2 Kings: Ahab to Zedekiah.
 
The Kingdom of Israel
The Kingdom of Israel went through three stages:
 
1.    United Kingdom:  

• Saul - 40 years.
• David - 40 years.
• Solomon - 40 years.

 
2.    Divided Kingdom:            

• 10 Tribes in the North - Israel or Samaria.
• 2 Tribes in the South - Judah.
• Israel exiled by Assyria 721BC

 
3.    Single Kingdom:

• 140 years until Judah is exiled to Babylon 587BC.

 
The Books of 1 & 2 Kings cover 400 years.

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