Day 60, 5/23/09

1 Kings 15- Asa follows Abijam's reign over Judah. Baasha follows Nadab's reign over Israel.

1 Kings 16- Ahab follows; Omri follows; Zimri follows; Elah follows; Baasha's reign over Israel.

1 Kings 17- God feeds Elijah via a raven and widow. Elijah raises widow's son.

1 Kings 18- Elijah confronts Ahab then defeats priests of Baal in burning wood contest.

1 Kings 19- Elijah flees from Jezebel. God tells Elijah to anoint Elisha a prophet.

1 Kings 20- Ahab of Israel defeats Ben-Hadad of Syria (twice!) Ahab wrongly releases Ben-Hadad.

1 Kings 21- Jezebel kills Naboth for his vineyard. God rebukes Ahab. Ahab is repentant.

Day 59, 5/22/09

1 Kings 8- The Ark is brought into the new temple and Solomon offers prayer.

1 Kings 9- After God speaks - Solomon builds ships, bequeaths cities and enslaves his neighbors.

1 Kings 10- Queen of Sheba is amazed by Solomon's great wealth and great wisdom.

1 Kings 11- Jeroboam promised Israelite kingdom after Solomon turned to foreign Gods. Solomon dies.

1 Kings 12- Rehoboam treats people harshly. The kingdom divides. Jeroboam worships two golden calves.

1 Kings 13- A prophet confronts Jeroboam but is himself killed for disobeying God's command.

1 Kings 14- While Rehoboam reigns in Judah, Jeroboam's wife learns of upcoming family hardship.