1 Kings 12-22: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture (Concordia Commentary)

by Walter A. Maier III

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 2019

Overview

The Book of Kings is a history, written in a selective manner, for the sake of theology. Primarily covering more than 380 years of the history of Israel and its monarchy, from the last part of David’s rule to the end of the kingship in Judah, the book of Kings also emphasizes prophets. Despite this concentration, the main subject of this body of literature is still God. This history presents God—the holy, righteous, just, merciful, compassionate, gracious omnipotent, and omniscient Deity—in relationship with Israel.

This second and final commentary on the Book of 1 Kings, covering chapters 12 through 22, details the end of the united kingdom and the start of the divided monarchy, including the reigns of kings in both the northern and southern kingdoms.

Key Features

• Pays careful attention to the original languages
• Applies the message to the ongoing life of the church
• Focuses on the rich treasury of language, imagery, and themes found throughout Scripture

Product Details

• Title: 1 Kings 12–22
• Author: Walter A. Maier III
• Series: Concordia Commentary
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Print Publication Date: 2019
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 1318
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. 1 Kings 12-22 › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780758659224, 0758659229
• Resource ID: LLS:CONCOM11KI1B
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-01-07T23:27:18Z

About Walter A. Maier III

Walter A. Maier III received Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. (1984). He served as a professor in the Theology Department of Concordia College, River Forest, Ill., from 1984 to 1989. From 1989 to 1992 he was assistant pastor at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. He joined the Exegetical Department of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, in 1989 and has taught Hebrew and courses in the Old Testament. He has been a pastoral assistant (Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, Ind., 1996–1998; Our Hope Lutheran Church, Huntertown, Ind., 2003–present), and since 1998 he has served as one of the regular pastors on the TV program Worship for Shut-Ins (now Worship Anew).