The Book of 1 Kings is a narrative of the history of Israel and Judah following the reign of King David, focusing on the reign of his son, King Solomon, and the subsequent division of the united kingdom.

The podcast episodes discuss specific events and themes from 1 Kings, such as Solomon's wisdom and the construction of the temple, as well as the connection between 1 Kings and the Book of Ecclesiastes in exploring the meaning of life and the fleeting nature of human accomplishments.

The episodes Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024) and Day 149: All Is Vanity (2024) delve into these topics, providing commentary and analysis on the biblical readings from 1 Kings and Ecclesiastes.