The two Books of Kings follow the monarchy to its summit under Solomon and the nation’s division, decline, and fall under Jeroboam and Rehoboam. Kings also gives an outline of the double captivity of Israel under the Assyrians and Judah under the Chaldeans.

1 Kings 10

10:20 And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.