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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Terence E. Fretheim. 16 Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel ; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel - meholah as prophet in your place . 17 Whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael , Jehu shall kill ...
... anoint two kings are not actually carried out by Elijah , but by Elisha and one of Elisha's followers ( 2 Kings 8 : 7-15 ; 9 : 1-13 ) . Elijah leaves for heaven before it is possible for him to do so ( 2 Kings 2:11 ) ! Even more ...
... anoint Hazael king of Aram . It falls to Elisha to move on that front and he visits Damascus , the capital of Aram ; the occasion is the illness of King Ben - hadad . Elisha is welcome in this setting ( after Naaman's healing ? but cf ...