Learn how various literary, historical, and theological issues shape 1 & 2 Kings with Dr. David Lamb. Uncover the key themes of spiritual truth, obedience, idolatry, God’s promises, and prayer.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
5m
Introductory Issues
What Is Kings?
6m
Kings in the Canon
8m
Confusion about Kings and Kingdoms
12m
Literary Issues
Composition of Kings
4m
Royal Annals
6m
How the Royal Annals Were Used
4m
Other Possible Sources
2m
Deuteronomistic Redaction
7m
Kings and Regnal Formulas: Israelite Regnal Formulas
10m
Kings and Regnal Formulas: Judaean Regnal Formulas
8m
Kings and Regnal Formulas: The Purpose of Regnal Formulas
2m
Prophets and Prophetic Narratives: Prophetic Terms
5m
Prophets and Prophetic Narratives: Prophetic Figures
8m
Prophets and Prophetic Narratives: Prophetic Speech
4m
Prophets and Prophetic Narratives: Prophetic Deeds
5m
Prophets and Prophetic Narratives: Prophetic Narratives
7m
Prophets and Prophetic Narratives: Prophetic Sources
2m
Historical Issues
Historiography and the Book of Kings
4m
Israel and Judah’s Relationship with Egypt
6m
Israel and Judah’s Relationship with Assyria
10m
Judah’s Relationship with Babylon
6m
Israel and Judah’s Relationships with Ammon, Phoenicia, Moab, Edom, and Philistia
7m
Israel and Judah’s Relationship with Aram
4m
Rulers of Israel and Judah in External Sources
5m
Rulers in Seals and Seal Impressions
9m
Chronology: Problems and Responses
8m
Chronology: Dating Conventions
7m
Chronology: Coregencies
3m
Israel’s Early Story: Genesis and Exodus
7m
Israel’s Early Story: Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, and Samuel
5m
Theological Issues
Greed and Prophetic Disrespect
6m
Intermarriage and Judgments Involving Lions
5m
Worship Practices: Idolatry and Reform
7m
Dynastic Oracles
10m
Spiritual Leadership: Kings, Prophets, and Priests
8m
Spiritual Leadership: Women
7m
The United Monarchy under Solomon (1 Kings 1–11)
Solomon’s Rise
7m
Solomon’s Wisdom
10m
Solomon’s Wisdom: The Two Prostitutes
9m
Solomon’s Temple
13m
Solomon’s Dynastic Promises
8m
Solomon’s Fall
8m
Few Leaders Finish Well
5m
The Divided Monarchy: The Early Years (1 Kings 12–16:28)
Jeroboam I
11m
Early Kings of Judah and Israel
4m
The Divided Monarchy: Elijah and Israel (1 Kings 16:29–2 Kings 2:12)
Ahab, Elijah, and the Widow of Zarephath
7m
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
7m
Elijah, a Suicidal Prophet
7m
Ahab’s Battles with Aram
11m
Elijah’s Final Days
7m
The Divided Monarchy: Elisha and Israel (2 Kings 2:13–8:29)
Elisha, the Boys, and the Bears
14m
Mesha, Moab, and Miracles
4m
Elisha and Naaman
9m
The Lost Axe Head, the Kings, and the Horses
6m
Lepers, a Bad Marriage, and Elisha the Kingmaker
9m
The Divided Monarchy: The Final Years (2 Kings 9–17)