Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

1 Kings 11 CommentarySolomon dies. His forty years on the throne come to an end, but it is a disaster. A disappointment.The LORD had clearly forbidden Israel from intermarriage with the Canaanites. And he was in violation of another instruction that forbade Israelite kings from marrying many women. There are always good reasons when theContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 11 Commentary”

1 Kings 10 Commentary King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. Verse 23. This chapter presents the evidence of the above statement.The queen of Sheba comes to see for herself the great wealth and wisdom of Solomon. These are great times for the nation. The prosperityContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 10 Commentary”

1 Kings 9 Commentary The LORD appears to Solomon again. The message is simple: Obedience. Solomon has just completed a mega-church project. He has also achieved his dreams. Palaces have been built. He sits on his father’s throne with everything around him at his command. It is at this point that the LORD appears toContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 9 Commentary”

1 Kings 8 Commentary There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt. Verse 9. All this trouble, for an almost empty box? Strange.Israel’s religion was very simple. It wasContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 8 Commentary”

1 Kings 7 CommentaryThe Chapter begins by giving us details of Solomon’s palace. The details are not needless. The holy script shows us the power of Solomon. It shows us the level of blessing as manifested in the size of the palaces that he built. It is the power and wealth of the nation ofContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 7 Commentary”

1 Kings 6 Commentary We can tell that Solomon is all out to impress the LORD with his grand project. It was an imposing piece of architectural work. However, the LORD is never one to be impressed by things like this. Only obedience would make the LORD stay in the temple. Verse 12. “As forContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 6 Commentary”

1 Kings 5 Commentary Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit herself to God. Psalms 68:31. This is David’s prayer. He looked ahead to a time descriptive of events in this chapter. These are great times for the nation. We have diplomatic ties with key nations. Israel exists as an equal among the powerfulContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 5 Commentary”

1 Kings 4 Commentary Chapter 4 is about the greatness of Solomon. He had 12 governors. One of them was in charge of sixty large walled cities! The names of governors and the areas they controlled give context to the extent to which the kingdom expanded. It was an empire! Read about Bashan and Gilead,ContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 4 Commentary”

1 Kings 3 CommentaryThe LORD speaks to Solomon in a dream: “What can I give you? Ask.” Solomon then asks for wisdom and discernment. The LORD is impressed with Solomon and gives him more than he had asked for.We are off to a good start! Solomon’s love for the LORD is amazing. The LORD respondsContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 3 Commentary”

1 Kings 2 Commentary This chapter introduces us to politics at the palace. Adonijah, Joab, and Abiathar had committed treason. They deserved death. The delayed execution of Adonijah means that Solomon had a measure of forgiveness. Abiathar is not killed but simply exiled. We are impressed with Solomon’s respect for the priest who had servedContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 2 Commentary”