1 Kings — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 1 kings, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Kings 1:5 (KJV)
When King David was old and stricken in years, which of his sons exalted himself, saying, I will be king?
Answer: Adonijah
Study note. Adonijah the son of Haggith attempted to seize the throne before Solomon was anointed.
Lesson 2 · 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
What did Solomon ask of God in a dream at Gibeon?
Answer: An understanding heart
Study note. Solomon asked for an understanding heart to judge the people and discern between good and bad.
Lesson 3 · 1 Kings 6:1 (KJV)
In which year of Solomon's reign did he begin to build the house of the LORD?
Answer: Fourth year
Study note. Construction began in the fourth year of his reign, 480 years after the children of Israel came out of Egypt.
Lesson 4 · 1 Kings 7:1 (KJV)
How many years was Solomon in building his own house?
Answer: Thirteen years
Study note. While the temple took seven years, Solomon spent thirteen years building his own palace.
Lesson 5 · 1 Kings 10:1 (KJV)
Who visited Solomon to prove him with hard questions after hearing of his fame?
Answer: The Queen of Sheba
Study note. The Queen of Sheba came with a very great train to test Solomon's wisdom.
Lesson 6 · 1 Kings 11:31 (KJV)
Which king of Israel was told by the prophet Ahijah that God would rend the kingdom and give him ten tribes?
Answer: Jeroboam
Study note. Jeroboam the son of Nebat was promised ten tribes because of Solomon's idolatry.
Lesson 7 · 1 Kings 12:1 (KJV)
What was the name of Solomon's son who succeeded him and caused the kingdom to divide?
Answer: Rehoboam
Study note. Rehoboam's refusal to lighten the people's yoke led to the rebellion of the ten tribes.
Lesson 8 · 1 Kings 17:6 (KJV)
By what means did the LORD command the ravens to feed Elijah at the brook Cherith?
Answer: Bread and flesh
Study note. The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning and in the evening.
Lesson 9 · 1 Kings 18:19 (KJV)
On Mount Carmel, how many prophets of Baal did Elijah challenge?
Answer: 450
Study note. Elijah stood alone against four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal.
Lesson 10 · 1 Kings 21:1 (KJV)
Whose vineyard did King Ahab covet, leading Jezebel to plot a murderous scheme?
Answer: Naboth
Study note. Naboth the Jezreelite refused to sell his inheritance, for which he was falsely accused and stoned.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 1 kings point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?