Bible stories to read together.

1 Kings 10:1–13; 2 Chronicles 9:1–12Read story

The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon

A queen came to Jerusalem to test whether the reports about Solomon’s wisdom were really true.

Solomon Turns Away from God

In Solomon’s later years, his unfaithfulness to the Lord led to warning, judgement, and rising enemies.

1 Kings 11:1–40Read story

1 Kings 11:41–43; 2 Chronicles 9:29–31Read story

Solomon's Reign Ends

These verses briefly close Solomon's reign and name the king who followed him.

Rehoboam and the Divided Kingdom

When the people asked for lighter burdens, Rehoboam answered harshly, and the kingdom split apart.

1 Kings 12:1–24; 2 Chronicles 10:1–11:4Read story

1 Kings 12:25–33Read story

Jeroboam Sets Up the Golden Calves

Fearing that Israel would turn back to Jerusalem, King Jeroboam set up rival places and patterns of worship.

The Man of God and the Old Prophet

A man sent from Judah spoke Yahweh’s warning at Bethel, but later he was deceived and disobeyed the word he had been given.

1 Kings 13:1–34Read story

Ahijah's Message to Jeroboam's Wife

Jeroboam sent his disguised wife to Ahijah, but the prophet already knew why she had come.

1 Kings 14:1–20Read story

1 Kings 14:21–31; 2 Chronicles 11:5–12:16Read story

Rehoboam and Shishak's Invasion

Rehoboam made Judah strong for a while, but when he and the leaders turned from the Lord, Egypt came against Jerusalem.

Abijah Faces Jeroboam

Abijah of Judah stood against Jeroboam of Israel and called his people to rely on the Lord in battle.

1 Kings 15:1–8; 2 Chronicles 13:1–22Read story

Asa Calls Judah Back to God

King Asa led Judah away from idols and called the people to seek the Lord, even through war and costly reform.

1 Kings 15:9–15; 2 Chronicles 14:1–15:19Read story

1 Kings 15:16–24; 2 Chronicles 16:1–14Read story

Asa Relies on a Foreign Alliance

Pressed by Baasha of Israel, King Asa turned to Syria for help, and a seer warned him that he had trusted the wrong ally.

Ahab Begins to Reign and Marries Jezebel

Ahab began to reign in Israel and turned further towards Baal worship.

1 Kings 16:29–34Read story

God Feeds Elijah through Ravens

When Elijah announced a long drought, God sent him to a brook and cared for him there in an unexpected way.

1 Kings 17:1–7Read story

1 Kings 17:8–16Read story

Elijah and the Widow's Flour and Oil

God sent Elijah to a widow in Zarephath, where a tiny supply of flour and oil lasted through many days.

Elijah and the Widow's Son

When the widow’s son stops breathing, Elijah carries him to his room and cries out to the Lord for help.

1 Kings 17:17–24Read story

Elijah on Mount Carmel

Elijah met Ahab, called Israel to choose, and Yahweh answered with fire before the rain returned.

1 Kings 18:1–46Read story

Elijah Hears God at Horeb

After running in fear into the wilderness, Elijah is fed by God and meets him at Horeb in a quiet, searching moment.

1 Kings 19:1–18Read story

1 Kings 19:19–21Read story

Elijah Calls Elisha

Elijah finds Elisha at work in the field, and Elisha prepares to leave and follows him.

Ahab and Ben-Hadad

Ben-Hadad attacked Samaria, but after God gave Ahab victory twice, Ahab wrongly released the enemy king.

1 Kings 20:1–43Read story

Naboth's Vineyard

King Ahab wanted a vineyard, but greed, lies, and abuse of power brought great injustice.

1 Kings 21:1–29Read story

Micaiah Warns Ahab

When Ahab planned a battle for Ramoth Gilead, Micaiah spoke a hard truth the king refused to hear.

1 Kings 22:1–40; 2 Chronicles 18:1–34Read story

1 Kings 22:41–50; 2 Chronicles 17:1–19; 2 Chronicles 19:1–11; 2 Chronicles 20:31–37Read story

Jehoshaphat Leads Judah

Jehoshaphat ruled Judah by strengthening the kingdom, teaching God's law, and learning that alliances can bring trouble.

Elijah and King Ahaziah's Messengers

When King Ahaziah fell and became sick, he sent for answers from a foreign god, and Elijah brought the Lord's judgement.

2 Kings 1:1–18Read story