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1 Kings reading plan

A simple 5-week plan to read through 1 Kings thoughtfully — with chapter explanations and prayer prompts along the way.

OverviewMajor ThemesKey CharactersHistorical ContextApplication GuideReading PlanPrayer GuideDevotional Guide

  1. Week 1

    Read 1 Kings 1–5

    Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5

  2. Week 2

    Read 1 Kings 6–10

    Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10

  3. Week 3

    Read 1 Kings 11–15

    Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15

  4. Week 4

    Read 1 Kings 16–20

    Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20

  5. Week 5

    Read 1 Kings 21–22

    Chapter 21Chapter 22

Pair with the 1 Kings prayer guide or devotional.

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