1 and 2 Kings An Introduction and Commentary

Name: 1 and 2 Kings An Introduction and Commentary
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ISBN: 9780877842590

ISBN-10: 0877842590

ISBN-13: 9780877842590

Edition: N/A

Authors: Donald J. Wiseman

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The book of Kings is a unique source for understanding the history of Israel from the last days of the united kingdom under David to the eventual fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Presenting Israel's national history from a divine viewpoint, these narratives measure the kings of Israel and Judah not by the mark they leave on secular history, but by their "doing what is right in the Lord's sight." Embedded in this story are enduring lessons of the ways of God with his people in every age.In this commentary Donald Wiseman brings to this portion of Scripture his life-long study of the archeology, history, languages and documents of the ancient Near East. No other commentary on Kings…

Book details

List price: $15.00
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 8/16/1993
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 318
Size: 4.75" wide x 7.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Introduction and Commentary


General Preface


Author's Preface


Chief Abbreviations


Introduction


The value of the Books of Kings


Themes and theology


Chronology


Archaeological evidence


Sources


Literary form


Composition and authorship


Text


Analysis


Commentary


Additional Notes


High Places


Wisdom


The man of God


Jehoshaphat's reforms


Hazael