Commentary on 1 & 2 Kings

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament books of 1 and 2 Kings. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God. Comments include discussion of these topics: * Reign of King Solomon * Construction of the Temple * Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah * Sins of Jeroboam, Ahab, and Jezebel * Prophetic work of Elijah and Elisha * Evils of idolatry and related sins * Fall of Israel to Assyria and Judah to Babylon