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1 Kings

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With trumpets sounding, Solomon is proclaimed king before the aged David. The people rejoice over their new king.A priest pours oil on the young king's head before the people. The moment marks the passing of Israel's throne.Judgment of SolomonTwo women dispute over a baby before Solomon. The king tests them and finds the true mother through her love.SolomonThe cedars destined for the TempleCraftsmen work on the temple while the king looks up to heaven. The temple becomes the centre of Israel's worship in Jerusalem.The Queen of Sheba arrives with servants bearing gold and spices. She comes to test Solomon's wisdom and leaves amazed.In old age Solomon is led by his wives to burn incense to foreign gods. His heart is no longer wholly loyal to the Lord.The people gather before the young King Rehoboam asking for a lighter burden. His harsh reply splits the kingdom in two.The prophet slain by a lionDuring a long drought, Elijah hid beside the brook Cherith. Ravens brought him bread and meat every morning and evening. He drank from the brook.The son of the widow who sheltered Elijah fell ill and died. Elijah carried him to the upper room and cried out to the Lord. The boy came back to life.After the Lord's fire falls on Carmel, Elijah orders the prophets of Baal seized at the brook Kishon. It ends the contest on the mountain.Elijah fled to Mount Horeb. A storm wind, an earthquake and a fire passed before him, but the Lord was not in them. Then came a gentle whisper, and Elijah covered his face. The identification of this scene is uncertain.King Ahab struck by an arrow in his chariotAhab went into battle at Ramoth-Gilead in disguise. An archer drew his bow at random, and the arrow pierced a gap in his armour. The king died that evening. The identification of this scene is uncertain.

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