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Discover insights for work, leadership and governance in this commentary on 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.
The books of 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, and 1&2 Chronicles take a deep interest in work. Their predominant interest is in the...
The overarching interest of the books is the work of the king as Israel becomes a monarchy. They begin at a time...
After Saul's death, David is anointed king over the southern tribe of Judah, but not until much...
How are we to evaluate David and his reign? It is noteworthy that while Solomon gained more wealth, land, and renown than his father David, it is David whom the books of Kings...
In most cases, your work will continue after you have moved on.
Upon succeeding David as king, Solomon faces the vastness of his duties (1 Kings 3:5-15). He is acutely aware that he is...
Solomon’s first major task is to build the Temple of the Lord. To achieve this architectural feat, Solomon employs professionals from all...
The massive national effort needed to construct the Temple leaves Solomon the ruler of a powerful kingdom. During his reign Israel's military...
Samuel's prophecy about the dangers of a king is fulfilled in Solomon’s time. These will be the ways of the king who...
Solomon is only the third king of Israel, but already the kingdom has reached its high point...
At least two episodes during this period deserve our attention. The first, Obadiah’s saving of a hundred...
King Ahab abuses his power further when he begins to covet the vineyard of his neighbor, Naboth. Ahab offers a fair price...
Following in the footsteps of the northern kingdom, the southern kingdom’s rulers soon began to decline into...
Governance and leadership issues touch all of life. When nations and organizations are governed well, people have an opportunity to thrive. When...
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each...
