We wrap up our study of 1 Kings by providing an overview of the book, examining the kings and prophets mentioned therein and identifying some of the spiritual lessons. Scriptures referenced include 1 Kings 1:5-6; 1 Kings 3:3–7; 1 Kings 3:11–13; 1 Samuel 2:30; 1 Kings 3; Romans 12:3–8; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Kings 3:11; 1 Kings 8:57-58; Exodus 34:16; 1 Kings 11:1-8; Daniel 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Ecclesiastes 1:2; 1 Kings 16:30; 1 Kings 16:1-7; and 1 Kings 20.
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