This is the historical record of Solomon being appointed king and the death of his father, King David. The kingdom prospers greatly under Solomon, but in the latter half of his life he turns from God and after his death the kingdom is divided between the ten northern tribes of Israel in the north (Kingdom of Israel) and the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Levi in the south (Kingdom of Judah). Both kingdoms begin long moral declines as they replace worshiping Yahweh, with the worship of false gods and idols. God sends the prophet Elijah to confront Ahab, the wicked king of Israel, and his false prophets. In the end, Ahab is killed.
CHAPTERS 1–16
CHAPTERS 17–22