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CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction Commentary: 1 Kings 1 Kings 1 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis An Ailing King (1:1-4) A Great Feast (1:5-10) Four Speeches (1:11-37) Solomon Becomes King (1:38-40) The End of One Celebration (1:41-50) Strife between Brothers (1:51-53) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 2 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis David's Farewell Address (2:1-9) Death of One King and Ascent of Another (2:10-12) Death of Adonijah (2:13-25) Abiathar's Expulsion (2:26-27) The Disposal of Joab (2:28-34) Shimei's Execution (2:36-46) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 3 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Introduction (3:1-3) Behold, a Dream (3:4-15) Two Women Before the King (3:16-28) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 4 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Internal Administrative Matters (4:1-20) International Influence (4:21-25) Horses and Chariots (4:26-28) Solomon's Reputed Fame (4:29-31) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 5 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Three Exchanges between Solomon and Hiram (5:1-9) A Deal Confirmed (5:10-12) The Conscription of Laborers (5:13-18) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 6 and 7 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Exterior Temple Structure (6:1-10) Divine Revelation to Solomon (6:11-13) The Temple's Interior Decor (6:14-38) Solomon Builds His Own Palace (7:1-12) The Furnishings for the House of the Lord (7:13-51) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 8 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Introduction and Assembling the People (8:1-2) Installation of the Ark and the Offering of Sacrifices (8:3-13) Solomon Blesses the People (8:14-21) Solomon's Prayer (8:22-53) Solomon Blesses the People (8:54-61) More Sacrificial Offerings (8:62-64) Dismissal and Conclusion (8:65-66) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 9 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Another Dream Revelation (9:1-9) Solomon's Domestic Activities (9:10-26) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 10 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon (10:1-13) Further Evidence of Wealth, Fame, and Wisdom (10:14-29) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 11 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Culmination of Solomon's Waywardness (11:1-8) Divine Judgment (11:9-13) External Threats (11:14-25) An Internal Threat (11:26-40) The Death of Solomon (11:41-43) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 12 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Northern Tribes Secede the Nation (12:1-16) The Northern Tribes Rebel (12:17-20) Rehoboam's Planned Attack Is Thwarted (12:21-24) Jeroboam's Kingship and the Golden Calves (12:25-33) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 13 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Jeroboam Encounters the Man of God from Judah (13:1-10) A Prophet from Bethel Meets the Messenger from Judah (13:11- 25) The Prophet of Bethel Responds to the Man from Judah (13:26-32) The King Responds to the Man from Judah (13:33-34) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 14 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis A Final Evaluation of Jeroboam (14:1-20) The Final Evaluation of Rehoboam (14:21-31) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 15 and 16 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Reign of Abijam in Judah (15:1-8) Asa, King of Judah (15:9-24) Nadab, King of Israel (15:25-32) Baasha, King in Israel (15:33¿16:7) Elah, King in Israel (16:8-14) Zimri, King of Israel (16:15-20) Omri, King in Israel (16:21-28) Ahab, King in Israel (16:29-34) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 17 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Elijah at the Wadi Cherith (17:1-7) Elijah Is Fed by the Widow at Zarephath (17:8-16) Elijah Raises the Widow's Son (17:17-24) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 18 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Introduction (18:1-2a) Obadiah and Ahab (18:2b-6) Obadiah and Elijah (18:7-16) Ahab and Elijah (18:17-19) The Contest on Mount Carmel (18:20-40) The Coming of the Rain (18:41-46) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 19 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Elijah on the Run (19:1-3) Elijah's Sojourn in the Wilderness (19:4-8) Elijah at Mount Horeb (19:9-18) Elijah Seeks Out Elisha (19:19-21) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 20 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Battle at Samaria (20:1-21) Battle at Aphek (20:22-34) The Assessment of Ahab (20:35-43) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 21 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Naboth Versus the King (21:1-16) Elijah Versus Ahab (21:17-29) Theological and Ethical Analysis 1 Kings 22 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis A Plan for War (22:1-4) First Prophetic Consultation (22:5-6) Second Prophetic Consultation (22:7-28) The Death of Ahab (22:29-38) Three Regnal Summaries (22:39-53) Theological and Ethical Analysis Commentary: 2 Kings 2 Kings 1 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Introduction to Two Crises (1:1-2a) Ahaziah's Consultation (1:2b-4) The Messengers' Report to Ahaziah (1:5-8) Four Encounters (1:9-18) Regnal Summary (1:17-18) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 2 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Elijah's Departure and Elisha's Investiture (2:1-18) Elisha Purifies the Waters at Jericho (2:19-22) Elisha Curses the Boys at Bethel (2:23-25) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 3 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Jehoram's Regnal Introduction (3:1-3) Two Plans Address Two Crises (3:4-12) The Oracle of Elisha (3:13-19) Two Resolutions (3:20-24) Conclusion (3:25-27) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 4 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Widow and the Abundant Flow of Oil (4:1-7) Two Miracles for the Shunammite Woman (4:8-37) The Poisonous Pot of Stew (4:38-41) Multiplication of the Loaves (4:42-44) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 5 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Elisha Cures Naaman's Leprosy (5:1-14) Naaman's Spiritual Conversion (5:15-19) Gehazi's Crime and Affliction (5:20-27) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 6 and 7 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Elisha Recovers an Ax Head (6:1-7) Attack by Aram Thwarted (6:8-23) Aram Seizes Samaria (6:24¿7:2) The Aramean Crisis Resolved (7:3-20) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 8 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Shunammite Woman's Land Restored (8:1-6) Death Comes to King Ben-hadad (8:7-15) The Reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah in Judah (8:16-29) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 9 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Jehu's Anointing (9:1-13) Jehu's Coup (9:14-23) Death Comes to the Omrides (9:24-37) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 10 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Jehu's Campaign against the Descendants of the House of Ahab (10:1-11) Jehu Slaughters the Kin of Ahaziah (10:12-14) Jehu and Jehonadab (10:15-17) Cultic Cleansing in Samaria (10:18-27) The Summary of Jehu's Reign (10:28-36) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 11 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Athaliah Rules Judah (11:1-3) Jehoiada Anoints Joash King of Judah (11:4-21) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 12 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Introduction to the Reign of Jehoash (12:1-3) Jehoash's Temple Renovations (12:4-16) Hazael's Threat (12:17-18) The Death of Joash (12:19-21) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 13 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Reign of Jehoahaz in Israel (13:1-9) The Reign of Jehoash in Israel (13:10-13) Death of Elisha (13:14-21) Israel and Aram (13:22-25) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 14 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Reign of Amaziah in Judah (14:1-7) Battle between Judah and Israel (14:8-14) Two Regnal Summaries (14:13-22) Jeroboam II Reigns in Israel (14:23-29) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 15 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Azariah Reigns in Judah (15:1-7) Five Kings in Israel (15:8-31) Jotham's Reign in Judah (15:32-38) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 16 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Introduction to Ahaz's reign (16:1-4) Ahaz Turns to Assyria (16:5-9) Ahaz Makes Temple Alterations (16:10-16) Ahaz's Tribute to Assyria (16:17-18) The Conclusion to Ahaz's Reign (16:19-20) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 17 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Hoshea's Reign in Israel (17:1-6) An Exile Grounded in Apostasy (17:7-23) The Resettlement of Samaria (17:24-41) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 18 and 19 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Introduction to Hezekiah's Reign (18:1-8) Israel's Capture and Exile (18:9-12) First Threat to Hezekiah by Sennacherib (18:13-16) Second Threat of Assyria to Hezekiah (18:17¿19:6) Third Threat of Assyria to Hezekiah (19:8-19) Divine Response and Intervention (19:20-37) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 20 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Hezekiah's Illness and Cure (20:1-11) Envoys from Babylon (20:12-19) The End of Hezekiah's Reign (20:20-21) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 21 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The Reign of Manasseh (21:1-9) The Oracle of the Lord (21:10-15) Concluding Summary on Manasseh (21:16-18) The Reign of Amon (21:19-26) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 22 and 23 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis Josiah's Introduction and Theological Assessment (22:1-12) The Temple and the Law Book (22:3-20) The Covenant Is Renewed (23:1-3) Josiah's Cultic Reform (23:4-24) Theological Evaluation of Josiah (23:25-27) Regnal Summary on Josiah's Reign (23:28-30) Captivity of Jehoahaz (23:31-35) Jehoiakim's Reign (23:36-37) Theological and Ethical Analysis 2 Kings 24 and 25 Literary Analysis Exegetical Analysis The End of Jehoiakim's Reign (24:1-7) The Reign of Jehoiachin (24:8-17) Zedekiah's Reign in Judah (24:18¿25:26) Jehoiachin's Release in Babylon (25:27-30) Theological and Ethical Analysis Select Bibliography
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Bible. O.T. Kings -- Commentaries.