The Books of Kings, Volume 2: The Righteousness of God Illustrated in the Lives of the People of Israel and Judah
Overview
This inviting study of the books of Kings is ideal for pastors, college students, seminarians, and lay people. Cyril J. Barber draws from old interpretations and reveals new perspectives as well to provide an insightful commentary on this ancient book.
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- Provides an insightful commentary on the books of Kings
- Provides personal applications of the lessons we can learn from 1 and 2 Kings
- Presents Kings as an essential guidepost for Christians
Top Highlights
“In Scripture we learn that it is more important to be the right kind of mate than to find the right mate.” (Page 89)
“Jewish tradition identifies them as Gehazi and his three sons.27” (Page 218)
“He did realize that it was impolitic at this time to proceed with the execution. In order to show that he was still in command of the situation, he probably motioned to the ‘messenger’ to put up his sword and desist from executing Elisha. Then, feeling humiliated before the elders who had witnessed all that had transpired, he returned to the palace.” (Page 217)
“Josiah was so sure that what he was doing was right, he never inquired of the Lord to find out what He wanted him to do” (Page 529)
“felt the need for greater gifts than those possessed by the other prophets.” (Page 38)
- Title: The Books of Kings, Volume 2: The Righteousness of God Illustrated in the Lives of the People of Israel and Judah
- Author: Cyril J. Barber
- Series: The Books of Kings
- Volume: 2
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2004
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 677
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. 1 Kings › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. 2 Kings › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781592447442, 9781498247214, 1592447449, 1498247210
- Resource ID: LLS:BKSKNGSSRLJDH02
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:15:22Z