They contain the history of the nation from davids death and solomons accession to. The second book of kings niv audio holy bible high. The books of 1 and 2 kings are at the initial wrapup and climax of the great overarching history of a world created by god and of a particular people in it who were handpicked by him. They have also introduced their new edition of the king james version. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. So be strong, act like a man, 3 and observe what the lord your god requires. Download, print and bind your own authorized king james bible pure cambridge edition.
Solomons reputation reached far beyond israels borders to modernday yemen, the queen of shebas likely home 1 kings 10. Watch our overview video on the books of 12 kings, which breaks down the. Following is a list of books in the king james holy bible, in the old testament along with a brief description. Jewish tradition credits jeremiah the prophet as the author of 1 kings, although bible scholars are divided on the issue. On you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who make offerings here, and human bones will be. This bestselling modern english bible has sold more than 400 million copies since its first full publication in 1978. King james version kjv, new international version niv, new king james version nkjv, new. The book of 2nd kings is narrative history and prophecy concerning the affairs of the divided kingdoms. The books of 1 kings and 2 kings were originally one book.
The new international version consists of 39 books in the old testament. Niv, books of the bible, ebook kindle edition by zondervan. This includes the death of david to the death continue reading bible study. In keeping with the translators mandate to maintain the niv so that it remains an accurate, accessible translation of the bible, the latest edition was published in 2011. The translators of the septuagint introduced the separation into two books and this separation was made also in the vulgate. Solomon and other kings of israel, king ahab and jezebel, the prophet elijah, solomons temple. Because solomon asked for wisdom as a first priority, did the lord reward him with long life, wealth and military power. The two books of kings originally formed one book only in the hebrew bible.
Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1 chronicles, 2 chronicles, ezra. I kings 1 new international version niv dramatized audio. Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife logos bible software. The books of kings form only one book in the hebrew mss. The new international version of the bible is todays most popular modernenglish translation. The first book of kings niv audio holy bible high quality and best. First and second kings were originally one book, called in the hebrew text, kings, from the first word in 1. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go 4 and that the lord may keep his promise to me. Bridging the centuries konkel connects past context to contemporary circumstances, helping us grasp the meaning and significance of 1 and 2 kings and understand how its myriad lessons and circumstances can inform our knowledge of god and decisions to act in todays world. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the. Others attribute a group of anonymous authors called the deuteronomists, since language from the book of deuteronomy is repeated in 1 kings. Read and study gods word with bible study software that has indepth resources such as commentaries, greek and hebrew word tools, concordances, and. The book of 1 kings kjv audio bible full by alexander.
Jul 17, 2019 the translation of the king james bible by the church of england began in 1604 and completed in 1611. Books of kings, two books of the hebrew bible or the protestant old testament that, together with deuteronomy, joshua, judges, and 1 and 2 samuel, belong to the group of historical books deuteronomic history written during the babylonian exile c. The book of 2nd kings niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Readers of 1 and 2 kings commonly approach these books as a straightforward chronology of postdavidic israel. The two books now called 1 and 2 kings were originally regarded as one book in the hebrew bible. Ahijah the prophet is therethe one who told me i would be king over this people. The book of 1 kings starts with solomon and ends with elijah. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 kings in the bible new international version. The deuteronomistic history, of which 1 kings is a part, addresses the questions of those who had experienced the fall of the north to assyria in 722721 b. Book of first kings overview insight for living ministries. Customize your bible with highlights, bookmarks, and. And she said unto him, my lord, thou swarest by the lord thy god unto thine handmaid, saying, assuredly solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit.
Niv application commentary nivac 9780310211297 by august. Download and install new international version niv bibles in ebook electronic book format and read wherever you take your favorite e reader. This digital download of the niv audio bible, dramatized brings this book of the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization of the old and new testament. These are all of the chapters of the book of 1 kings.
An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. List of books of the bible, including both the old and new. She can also sleep with you and keep our master, the king, warm. His servants advised him, a young virgin must be found for our master, the king, to take care of the kings needs and serve as his nurse.
The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. Who was the famous foreign queen who came to visit solomon. The difference between the two gives you an idea as to what. The first book of kings cambridge bible commentaries on the. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 1 kings in the bible new international version. A summary of each bible book study resources blue letter bible.
You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. As for the other events of rehoboams reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of judah. First kings covers about 126 years of israels history. This easytouse enhanced niv bible ebook includes the historical books of the b. We created this free printable as a tool to help children learn about the second book of samuel. In kings, davids son solomon leads israel to greatness, only to fail and. Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the law of moses. Kenneth boa is engaged in a ministry of relational evangelism and discipleship, teaching, writing, and speaking. Below are common questions and answers relating to the current edition of the niv. Dramatized audio bible new international version, niv. This digital download of the niv audio bible, dramatized brings these books of the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization of the old and new testament. The first book of kings niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. The book of 1st kings niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. She can lie beside him so that our lord the king may keep warm.
Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. By the end of these volumes, the kingdoms of israel north and judah south will be gone, marked by the destruction of the temple and the conquest of jerusalem by the babylonians. List of books in the king james holy bible new international version, old testament. May 24, 2011 summary of the book of 1 kings the books of first and second kings were originally one book in the hebrew bible, but were later divided into two books. Mar 03, 2015 the writer of the books of kings describes the events of the northern and southern kingdoms after the division.
It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of the kingdom of judah by babylon in. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world. The plan of this volume of commentary on the new english bible text of the first book of kings follows the pattern of the now wellestablished series on the old and new testaments. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, 1 kings copyright 2002 zondervan. Not only can you read the bible and easily access different books within. Book of 1 kings read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The history of israel that began with the event of the exodus continues in the two books of kings. Mar 03, 2015 the book of 2nd kings niv audio bible non dramatized bible3 truth. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 kings. You can also search our website and find lesson plans another ideas related to the story of solomon and king david. This read bible niv free app comes complete with all scriptures of old and new.
First kings reveals solomons relationship with yahweh, emphasizing solomons divinely given wisdom and wealth. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. The latter tells the story of israel from its settlement in the land joshua and judges through the transition from judgeship to monarchy under samuel, saul, and david 1 and 2 samuel to the reign of solomon, the disintegration of the united kingdom into. Niv bible free download new international version apps on. Read the entire bible both one year bible and bible in one year.
The greek translation of the old testament, the septuagint lxx, divided the book in two and this was followed by the latin vulgate version and english translations. The 8 lessons of this navigator bible study follow the chronological events of israels eventual downfall while teaching valuable lessons about gods will. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. The two books of kings are regarded by many as the last part of a work commonly known as the deuteronomistic history. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. A son named josiah will be born to the house of david. Large print, authorized version, free kjv download, king james bible, kjv 1611 download. The 2nd book of kings 2 kings from the holy bible new international version niv book 12 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this. The writer of the books of kings describes the events of the northern and southern kingdoms after the division. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading niv, books of the bible, ebook. I kings 1 new international version niv dramatized audio bible omwoma rebecca maureen. The 1st book of kings 1 kings from the holy bible new international version niv book 11 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this. Book of 1 kings bible coloring page ministrytochildren.
He killed them, shedding their blood in peacetime as if in battle, and with that blood he stained the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. And although they covered him with clothes, he could not get warm. But those kings who deviated from the law experienced curses. We are in the early stages of creating a coloring sheet for each book in the bible. This summary of the book of 1 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 kings. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The first book of kings cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament robinson, j. In chapters 1 11, solomon becomes the king, in a violent method, after his father. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 and 2 kings. He went to the kerith ravine, east of the jordan, and stayed there.