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 ( v . 22 ) to prepare for another campaign in the spring ( a common season for war , see 2 Sam . 11 : 1 ) . Before attacking Israel again , Ben - hadad's advisors ... Ahab ; he should have struck 114 Ahab , Aram , and Prophets.
... Ahab mirrors this prophet as well ( cf. his dis- guise in 22 : 29-30 ) . The prophet makes his point by telling a juridical para- ble , devised to trap the king into declaring his own punishment ( for a similar parable , see 2 Sam . 12 ...
... Ahab , who wants prophets who only agree with him . Yet by sharing the council's de- liberations with Ahab , and even telling him that the prophets are lying ( ! ) , God ( through Micaiah ) gives Ahab an opportunity to repent and reach ...