Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts.
Richard D. Patterson, Hermann J. Austel Tremper Longman III, David E. Garland. When Jeroboam II died in 752 BC, he left behind a ... For the texts themselves, see J. Gibson, Syrian Semitic Inscriptions (Oxford: Clarendon, 1973), 5–15.
This series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings.
Su/ary of reign (11:21 – 12:3) ii. Temple repairs (12:4–16) iii. Ammalistic details (12:17–21) C. Jehoahaz of Israel (13:1–9) D. Jehoash of Israel (13:10–25) i. Su/ary of reign (13:10–13) ii. The closing events of Elisha's life ...
Provan treats 1 and 2 Kings as a unified whole nestled within its canonical context. Kings constantly presupposes knowledge of the remainder of the story of Israel and invites reflection...
Some chose to follow God.
Embedded in this story are enduring lessons of the ways of God with his people in every age.
1 and 2 Kings offer a unique vantage point for understanding the last days of the united kingdom under David to the eventual fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
1 and 2 Kings: An Introduction and Commentary
Enthält, Volume 1: 1 Kings 1-16,34; Volume 2: 1 Kings 17,1-2 Kings 25,30.