Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 2
1 Samuel-Esther
Published on 19. May 2026
Book
Hardback
744 pages
978-1-68359-810-7 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring the kings of Israel to the time of Queen Esther
? Study the land in which the stories of 1 Samuel-Esther took place.
? Learn how geographic and cultural factors can provide theological insights
? Visualize the promised land through full-color maps and photos
David ruled a kingdom with discernible borders. Solomon married the daughter of a real, historical Pharoah. When we understand the geographic and cultural features of the Bible, we experience its stories with fresh eyes.
? See where David fled during his decade of being pursued by Saul
? Learn how Samuel's judging circuit aligns with archaeological evidence
? Identify Solomon's Egyptian father-in-law
? Understand the geographical and cultural import of genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9
Written by a team of experts on biblical geography and culture, the Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 2, is a guide to the biblical world of 1 Samuel through Esther. Each article addresses a particular story, event, or subject in 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, or Esther, with full-color maps and photos providing deeper layers of context. Historical and cultural insights give readers a richer understanding of the biblical story.
? Study the land in which the stories of 1 Samuel-Esther took place.
? Learn how geographic and cultural factors can provide theological insights
? Visualize the promised land through full-color maps and photos
David ruled a kingdom with discernible borders. Solomon married the daughter of a real, historical Pharoah. When we understand the geographic and cultural features of the Bible, we experience its stories with fresh eyes.
? See where David fled during his decade of being pursued by Saul
? Learn how Samuel's judging circuit aligns with archaeological evidence
? Identify Solomon's Egyptian father-in-law
? Understand the geographical and cultural import of genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9
Written by a team of experts on biblical geography and culture, the Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 2, is a guide to the biblical world of 1 Samuel through Esther. Each article addresses a particular story, event, or subject in 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, or Esther, with full-color maps and photos providing deeper layers of context. Historical and cultural insights give readers a richer understanding of the biblical story.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bellingham
United States
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 44 mm
Weight
1111 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68359-810-7 (9781683598107)
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Barry J. Beitzel is professor emeritus of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He holds a PhD in ancient Near Eastern studies from Dropsie University in Philadelphia. He obtained a postdoctorate in ancient Near Eastern geography from the Universite de Liege, Belgium, and has engaged in postdoctoral archaeological work in eastern Syria through UCLA. He is the author of Where Was The Biblical Red Sea? Examining the Ancient Evidence and The New Moody Atlas of the Bible.