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Random Verse from 1 Kings

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But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

1 Kings 8:27 KJV

About the Book of 1 Kings

First Kings opens with Solomon succeeding David and reaches the high point of Israel's history: Solomon's wisdom, wealth and the building of the temple in Jerusalem. His later turn to foreign gods leads to a split after his death into the northern kingdom of Israel and southern kingdom of Judah. The rest of the book traces a line of mostly poor kings, especially Ahab and Jezebel, and the prophet Elijah, who confronts them, including the contest with Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel.

Who Wrote 1 Kings, and When?

Author: Anonymous; Jewish tradition suggests Jeremiah.

When it was written: Probably compiled during or after the Babylonian exile, around the 6th century BC.

Main Themes in 1 Kings

A Key Verse: 1 Kings 8:27

But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Solomon's prayer at the temple dedication admits that no building can contain God, a humbling note at the book's peak.

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Kings is not a neutral chronicle; it judges each ruler by loyalty to the Lord, and it skips much political detail that other sources record. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in 1 Kings, then press Show context to read the verses around it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters and verses are in 1 Kings?

1 Kings has 22 chapters and 816 verses in the King James Version.

Who wrote 1 Kings?

Author: Anonymous; Jewish tradition suggests Jeremiah. When it was written: Probably compiled during or after the Babylonian exile, around the 6th century BC.

What is 1 Kings about?

First Kings opens with Solomon succeeding David and reaches the high point of Israel's history: Solomon's wisdom, wealth and the building of the temple in Jerusalem. His later turn to foreign gods leads to a split after his death into the northern kingdom of Israel and southern kingdom of Judah. The rest of the book traces a line of mostly poor kings, especially Ahab and Jezebel, and the prophet Elijah, who confronts them, including the contest with Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel.

Can I get a random verse from only 1 Kings?

Yes. This page picks a random verse from 1 Kings only. Every one of its 816 verses has an equal chance.