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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... verse 26a that the speaker is the mother of the living son . The other mother's heartless response ( v . 26b ) ... verses from both perspectives . Though the focus of the narrative is on Solomon's more general ability " to execute ...
... verses 4-5 , God's " if " relates to Solomon's be- ing faithful as David had been . If this happens , then Solomon's throne over Israel will be established forever , just as God had promised David . All Is- rael seems to be in view here ...
... Verses 21-23 recapitulate the basic points . The Is- raelites remain exiled to the time of the narrator ( v . 23 ) . We know that they became so thoroughly integrated into these foreign populations that they ceased to exist as a people ...