Commentary on the book of 1 kings

Print commentary on 1 kings by david guzik enduring word. Israel had 20 kings, and judah had 20, including one female who usurped the throne. It also mentions the books of the chronicles of the kings of israel and judah. Best commentaries and books on 1 kings logos bible software. See the introduction to the book of kings the phrase is comparatively rare in chronicles and samuel. The narrative covers almost five hundred years from the. Study 1 kings using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Rehoboam went to shechemhe was the oldest, and perhaps the only son of solomon, and had been, doubtless, designated by his father heir to the throne, as solomon had been by david. Besides that the record of the life of hezekiah or isaiah 36. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 kings 1 and more. Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the. We dont know who the human author of this book was. King david proposed to build a temple for the lord hebrew.

Stricken in, years david was perhaps now in his first year. Much like the book of samuel, the book of kings is split into two parts, 1 kings and 2 kings. All the israelites came together to king solomon at the time of the festival in the month of ethanim, the seventh month. Matthew henry commentary on 1 kings 7 books of 1 kings and 2 kings tell us about a period of nearly 400 years. In the hebrew bible, 1 and 2 kings were one book until the sixteenth century. The book of 1 kings does not specifically name its author. So be strong, act like a man, 3 and observe what the lord your god requires.

The books of 1 kings and 2 kings were originally one book. Adonijah aspiring to the kingdom, and treating his party, in order to it v. Now king david was old he was probably now about sixtynine years of age. Book of 1 kings matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Commentaries for the book of 1 kings davids dying charge to solomon. This was from the time when david died to the exile in babylon. The book refers to an unknown book called the book of the acts of solomon. The greek translation of the old testament, the septuagint lxx, divided the book in two and this was followed by the latin vulgate version and english translations. When your days are fulfilled, and you shall sleep with your fathers, i will set up your seed after you, who shall proceed out of your. He was thirty years old when he began to reign, reigned forty, and died in the seventieth year of his age, 2 samuel 5. Jewish traditions say it was jeremiah and it may very well be so.

Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he will sit on my throne. These two books give us an account of davids successor, solomon, the division of his kingdom, and the succession of the several kings both of judah and israel. Now you can use davids 1 kings commentary in print, or on kindle in this commentary, pastor david explains and applies the book of 1 kings chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Tremper longman iii gives this commentary 5 stars highest rating in his 5th edition of the old testament commentary survey.

Reference is made for example to the book of the acts of solomon 1 kings 11. The books of 1 and 2 kings were originally joined in one book. Now king david was oldhe was in the seventieth year of his age 2sa 5. Dynasties, fractured kingdoms, prophecies of coming hardshipsthe book of 1 kings is a grand, sweeping narrative of the beginning of the downfall of gods people. Like the books of 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings originally were one book. Nathan and bathsheba contriving to secure the succession to solomon, and prevailing for an order from david for the purpose. Its size and scope may seem intimidating, but phil ryken shows us in this biblical, doctrinal, practical, and christological commentary how this imposing book can be divided into. Pastor david guziks bible commentaries have enjoyed critical acclaim and wide use on the internet. The books of 1 and 2 kings received their names because they document the reigns of the 40 monarchs of the kingdoms of israel and judah following david. Others attribute a group of anonymous authors called the deuteronomists, since language from the book of deuteronomy is repeated in 1 kings. You mean to take that goodly freight on board before you launch upon the sea of married life. The anointing of solomon accordingly, and the people. Nathan and bathsheba contriving to secure the succession to solomon, and prevailing for an order from david for the purpose v. But he gat no heat sixtynine was not an advanced age.

The ark brought to the temple then king solomon summoned into his presence at jerusalem the elders of israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the israelite families, to bring up the ark of the lords covenant from zion, the city of david. Dale ralph davis 1 kings, 2 kings focus on the bible, 2002, 2005. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 and 2 kings the niv application commentary. Book of first kings overview insight for living ministries.

According to jewish tradition in the talmud the author was the prophet jeremiah. Both books tell a history of ancient israel and judah from the death of david to the release of his successor jehoiachin from imprisonment in babylon. You will also find options for commentaries on 12 kings that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Solomon reigns, adonijah aspiring to the throne is put to death. Constable, 1 kings, in the bible knowledge commentary. This book is the sequel to 1 and 2 samuel and begins by tracing solomons rise to kingship after the death of david. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament bo. This summary of the book of 1 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 kings. It was first used in a hebrew print of the bible by daniel bomberg. Adonijah aspiring to the kingdom, and treating his party, in order to it. Wiseman gives a good summary of the books of 1 and 2 kings. The book of 1 kings was likely written between 560 and 540 b. The tradition is that it was written by the prophet jeremiah. Jewish tradition credits jeremiah the prophet as the author of 1 kings, although bible scholars are divided on the issue.