Today I read 1 Kings 5, in which Solomon prepares to build the temple by getting timber from Lebanon and stone from the mountain.

Today I read 1 Kings 4, in which it lists Solomon’s appointment of court officials, the household provisions need and provided, and the expansiveness of Solomon’s great wisdom.

Today I read 1 Kings 3, in which Solomon’s prayer for wisdom is granted and Solomon made a wise decision that saved a baby.

Today I read 1 Kings 2, in which David’s last words were spoken to Solomon, David died, and Solomon heeded David’s advice.

Today I read 1 Kings 1, in which king David is old, his son Adonijah seeks to be king but Solomon is anointed king.

Today I read 2 Chronicles 36, in which after Josiah’s death the people faced captivity in Babylon.