Verses in each chapter of 1 Kings
| Chapter | Verses |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings 1 | 53 |
| 1 Kings 2 | 46 |
| 1 Kings 3 | 28 |
| 1 Kings 4 | 34 |
| 1 Kings 5 | 18 |
| 1 Kings 6 | 38 |
| 1 Kings 7 | 51 |
| 1 Kings 8 | 66 |
| 1 Kings 9 | 28 |
| 1 Kings 10 | 29 |
| 1 Kings 11 | 43 |
| 1 Kings 12 | 33 |
| 1 Kings 13 | 34 |
| 1 Kings 14 | 31 |
| 1 Kings 15 | 34 |
| 1 Kings 16 | 34 |
| 1 Kings 17 | 24 |
| 1 Kings 18 | 46 |
| 1 Kings 19 | 21 |
| 1 Kings 20 | 43 |
| 1 Kings 21 | 29 |
| 1 Kings 22 | 53 |
Previous book: 2 Samuel. Next book: 2 Kings. Verse numbers follow the King James Version; some modern translations divide a few verses differently.
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are in 1 Kings?
1 Kings has 22 chapters and 816 verses in the King James Version.
How long does it take to read 1 Kings?
About 2 h 3 min at 200 words per minute (24,513 words), or about 6 min per chapter. Reading one chapter a day, you finish it in 22 days.
What is the longest chapter in 1 Kings?
1 Kings 8 has the most verses (66); the shortest is 1 Kings 5 with 18 verses.
Where is 1 Kings in the Bible?
1 Kings is the 11th book of the Bible and belongs to the History of the Old Testament.