First and Second Kings
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The books of Kings view Israel's history through the theological lens of action. Actions have consequences that are determined by the people's faithfulness or unfaithfulness to their God and the covenant, and the editors' purpose is to demonstrate that the monarchy stands or falls on its faithfulness to its God.
The books of Kings, though in real ways foreign to the twenty-first century, contain content that resonates with our contemporary experience. They raise an array of questions: In the relationships between and among individuals and between and among nations, what constitutes loyalty? What behaviors exact justice? What are the demands of being in a covenant relationship with God? What does it mean to be faithful to that relationship? What risks are we willing to take? How do we pray? Where do we look for the power of God? The insights gleaned from engaging these questions can shed a unique light on our contemporary lives.
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- Intro
- Titlepage
- Copyright
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chronology of the Kings of Israel
- THE BOOK OF FIRST KINGS
- Commentary
- The Reign of Solomon (1 Kings 1-11)
- Judah and Israel to the Time of King Ahab (1 Kings 12-16)
- Stories of the Prophets (1 Kings 17-22)
- Conclusion
- THE BOOK OF SECOND KINGS
- Commentary
- The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (2 Kings 1-17)
- The Kingdom of Judah after 721 B.C. (2 Kings 18-25)
- Conclusion
- Review Aids and Discussion Topics
- Maps
