10 emblematic verses from the book of Kings
The Books of Kings tell the story of Israel's monarchy and its division into two kingdoms. These Old Testament writings are rich in teachings and tackle important themes such as faithfulness to God, wisdom and the consequences of idolatry. Here are 10 key verses from the two books of Kings.
The books of Kings in 10 verses
Solomon's request
Give your servant, therefore, a listening heart to judge your people and to distinguish between good and evil. For who is able to give judgment for this vast people of yours? (1 Kings 3:9)
(Find out more about King Solomon)
Solomon's question at the dedication of the Jerusalem Temple
"Is God indeed to dwell on earth? If the heavens and the highest heavens cannot contain you, how much less this house which I have built!" (1 Kings 8:27)
Praise from the Queen of Sheba
"Blessed be the Lord, your God, who has been pleased to place you on the throne of Israel. In his enduring love for Israel, the Lord has made you king to carry out judgment and justice." (1 Kings 10:9)
(Find out more about this Queen of Sheba)
The prophet Elijah's question during the challenge against the prophets of Baal
"Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you straddle the issue? If the Lord is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.” But the people did not answer him." (1 Kings 18:21)
(Find out more about Baal)
Elijah and the breath of God
"The Lord said, "Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for he is about to pass by. "As the Lord approached, there was a hurricane, so strong and violent that it split the mountains and broke the rocks, but the Lord was not in the hurricane; and after the earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake, a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire, the murmur of a light breeze." (1 Kings 19:12)
Queen Jezebel and her evil influence
"Indeed, no one gave himself up to the doing of evil in the sight of the L ord as did Ahab, urged on by his wife Jezebel." (1 Kings 21: 25)
Elijah taken up to Heaven
"They were walking while talking when a chariot of fire, with horses of fire, separated them. Then Elijah went up to heaven in a hurricane" (2 Kings 2:11).
The miracle of the multiplied oil
"Elisha answered her, “What am I to do for you? Tell me what you have in the house.” She replied, “This servant of yours has nothing in the house but a jug of oil." (2 Kings 4:2)
Naaman's healing
"So Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God. His flesh became again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.)" (2 Kings 5:14)
A call to repentance
"The Lord warned Israel and Judah by every prophet and seer: Give up your evil ways and keep my commandments and statutes, in accordance with the entire law which I enjoined on your ancestors and which I sent you by my servants the prophets." (2 Kings 17:13)
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