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The books known as 1 Kings and 2 Kings are a chronological follow-on to 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel and should be read as a continuation of the history of the
Hebrew nation. The books relate the history of Israel from the last days of David to the destruction of the northern kingdom, Israel, in 721 B.C., and to the fall of the southern kingdom, Judah, in 586 B.C. Notable
passages in the books include the account of Solomon’s wisdom and wealth including the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. However, the books of Kings also relate to us the period of Israel’s division,
decline and fall, ending with the overthrow of the nation by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.
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