Judah’s King Abijam 15 In the eighteenth year of Israel’s King Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah, 2 and he reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter[a] of Abishalom. 3 Abijam walked in all the … Read More
June 23, 1 Chronicles 10-12
The Kingdom Divided 10 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it—for he was in Egypt where he had fled from King … Read More
June 22, 1 Kings 12-14
The Kingdom Divided 12 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king.2 When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it, he stayed in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon’s presence. Jeroboam … Read More
June 21, 1 Kings 10-11, 2 Chronicles 9
The Queen of Sheba 10 The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s fame connected with the name of the Lord and came to test him with difficult questions. 2 She came to Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold … Read More
June 20, Ecclesiastes 7-12
Wise Sayings 7 A good name is better than fine perfume,and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.2 It is better to go to a house of mourningthan to go to … Read More
June 19, Ecclesiastes 1-6
Ecclesiastes 1 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Everything Is Futile 1 The words of the Teacher,[a] son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher.“Absolute futility. Everything is futile.”3 What does a person gain for all his effortsthat … Read More
June 18, Proverbs 28-31
28 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures. … Read More
Proverbs 25-27
Hezekiah’s Collection 25 These too are proverbs of Solomon,which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matterand the glory of kings to investigate a matter.3 As the heavens … Read More
June 15-16, 2 Chronicles 6-7,
Solomon’s Dedication of the Temple 6 Then Solomon said: The Lord said he would dwell in total darkness,2 but I have built an exalted temple for you,a place for your dwelling forever. 3 Then the king turned and blessed the … Read More
June 13-14, 2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalms 134, 136, 146-150
Solomon’s Dedication of the Temple 6 Then Solomon said: The Lord said he would dwell in total darkness,2 but I have built an exalted temple for you,a place for your dwelling forever. 3 Then the king turned and blessed the … Read More