First and Second KingsPresbyterian Publishing Corporation, 1 apr. 1999 - 240 pagini Old Testament scholar Terence Fretheim identifies the theology in the dramatic accounts of the books of Kings, which chronicles the reigns of more than forty kings over a period of nearly four hundred years. Interspersing theological reflections throughout, Fretheim trace's God's words of judgement and promise for Israel--and for us--accross the entirety of Kings. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups. |
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... Ahab , the second such announcement ( see 20:42 ) . God tells Elijah to speak against Ahab himself ( v . 19 ) , and Elijah ex- pands that word of judgment on his own to include , not only Ahab , but Ahab's house ( vv . 21-22 ) . Then ...
... Ahab's being successful and he will experience disaster ( Hebrew : ra ' ) . Micaiah tells Ahab that the words of his prophets ( and by implication , Micaiah's own first word ! v . 15 ) have been God - inspired lies . Micaiah ( and God ) ...
... Ahab's sons and defend him . They are afraid to do so , given Jehu's success to this point , and declare their homage to Jehu . Jehu tests their al- legiance by asking them to take the " heads ” of Ahab's sons and come to him by the ...