1 and 2 KingsThe NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:
This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 84
Page 13
... say. Others demur. Some of the confusion has to do with what is understood by the three terms in the phrase, “the prophet has authority over the king.” What is a prophet? What is a king? What is authority? Some of the confusion can be ...
... say. Others demur. Some of the confusion has to do with what is understood by the three terms in the phrase, “the prophet has authority over the king.” What is a prophet? What is a king? What is authority? Some of the confusion can be ...
Page 48
... says, 'Let King Solomon swear to me today that he will not put his servant to death with the sword.'” 52Solomon replied, “If he shows himself to be a worthy man, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground; but if evil is found in ...
... says, 'Let King Solomon swear to me today that he will not put his servant to death with the sword.'” 52Solomon replied, “If he shows himself to be a worthy man, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground; but if evil is found in ...
Page 49
... say to you.” “You may say it,” she replied. 15“As you know,” he said, “the kingdom was mine. All Israel looked to me as their king. But things changed, and the kingdom has gone to my brother; for it has come to him from the LORD. 16Now ...
... say to you.” “You may say it,” she replied. 15“As you know,” he said, “the kingdom was mine. All Israel looked to me as their king. But things changed, and the kingdom has gone to my brother; for it has come to him from the LORD. 16Now ...
Page 50
... says, 'Come out!'” But he answered, “No, I will die here.” Benaiah reported to the king, “This is how Joab answered me.” 31Then the king commanded Benaiah, “Do as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so clear me and my father's ...
... says, 'Come out!'” But he answered, “No, I will die here.” Benaiah reported to the king, “This is how Joab answered me.” 31Then the king commanded Benaiah, “Do as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so clear me and my father's ...
Page 51
... say is good. Your servant will do as my lord the king has said.” And Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time. 39But three years later, two of Shimei's slaves ran off to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath, and Shimei was told, “Your ...
... say is good. Your servant will do as my lord the king has said.” And Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time. 39But three years later, two of Shimei's slaves ran off to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath, and Shimei was told, “Your ...
Common terms and phrases
according Ahab altar ancient Aramean army asked Assyrian authority Baal battle become begins biblical bring brought building called Christ Christians Chronicles church comes commander continues covenant David death described Deuteronomistic divine Egypt Elijah Elisha established evil exile expression failure faith father forces give given God’s gold hand Hebrew Hezekiah Holy human indicates Israelites Jehoshaphat Jehu Jeroboam Jerusalem Jesus Josiah Judah judgment justice king of Israel kingdom known land live LORD means narrative offerings officials palace peace political prayer presence priest promise prophet question received reference regarded reign represent responsible restoration royal rule Samaria says sent servant serve significance Solomon story success temple throne tion took turn wealth wisdom worship Yahweh