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Jehoshaphat’s Reforms. 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 The History of the Covenant INTRODUCTION The books of Kings and Chronicles are often regarded as much alike, but there are marked differences between them. The books of Kings present mainly political annals from the time of Solomon to the fall of Jerusalem. The northern and southern kingdoms receive equal… Continue reading

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem.1 Chronicles 15:1-29 The History of the Covenant INTRODUCTION The books of Kings and Chronicles are often regarded as much alike, but there are marked differences between them. The books of Kings present mainly political annals from the time of Solomon to the fall of Jerusalem. The northern and southern kingdoms… Continue reading

Horses and Chariots of Fire. 2 Kings 6:14-23 The Decline and Fall of Israel and Judah INTRODUCTION The Second Book of Kings is a continuation of the First. It records the reigns of fifteen kings in Judah and of eleven kings in Israel. In Judah the dynasty of David continued to the end, while in… Continue reading

The Prophets of Baal Defeated.1 Kings 18:20-29 OUTLINE OF FIRST KINGS NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE MONARCHY INTRODUCTION Originally Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles were regarded as one series, and called the Books of Kings. In the Septuagint (the Greek version of the Old Testament, made during the period between the Testaments), each of these books was… Continue reading

The Lord’s Covenant with David. Your house (royal dynasty) and your kingdom will endure forever before Me; your throne will be established forever.”‘” 2Sa 7:16 OUTLINE OF SECOND SAMUEL THE REIGN OF DAVID INTRODUCTION The Second Book of Samuel is devoted entirely to the reign of David. His coronation, first by Judah and then by all… Continue reading