The First book of Kings started with the ending of King David's rule. Solomon, David's son became king and was very wise and build the house of the Lord. He however in his old age turned away from the Lord joining in marriage to women from Nations who worshiped false Gods, he even made altars and worshiped there. His son Rehoboam succeeded him as King but listened to his friends when the people asked him for mercy saying he will be harsher with them that his father. The Kingdom of Israel was ripped from him and he reigned over the house of Judah and Benjamine, while the others were given to Jeroboam. There were other kings over both Kingdoms in this book including Asa. Ahab and Jehosophat. Elijah and Elisha great prophets of God were also introduced in this book. Bless be the name of Jesus.