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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... fulfillment is not the only story to tell about prophetic words of judgment . Now and again , the judgment word of God spoken through the prophets is not ( literally ) fulfilled . Isaiah announces to Hezekiah ( 2 Kings 20 : 1-6 ) that ...
... fulfilled , v . 17 ) , will receive a proper wake and burial ( see v . 18 for the fulfillment ) . He is graciously singled out because in Jeroboam's household only he was found pleasing to God ( for reasons unstated ) . This positive ...
... fulfillment of the prophetic word of Ahijah ( 14 : 10-11 ) , the reasons for which are repeated ( v . 30 ) . Yet Baasha does not change things for the bet- ter , and the prophet Jehu ( who was also critical of king Jehoshaphat and wrote ...