1 Chronicles tells of the reign of David, as does 2 Samuel. Kirkpatrick takes the time to explore the relationship between the two Old Testament books, comparing what each says about King David. Drawing on 1 Samuel quite a bit as well, this commentary is rich with scriptural cross-references. Wrapping up the study of 1&2 Samuel, Kirkpatrick analyzes the authorship of the two books, the literary style, and the contextual setting of this book within the Old Testament.
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