The Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William) 1831-1903 creator Nicoll, W. Robertson, Sir (William Robertson) 1851-1923 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Expositor's Bible: The Second Book of Kings" by F. W. Farrar is a religious text written in the late 19th century. This volume aims to provide an in-depth commentary and exposition on the Second Book of Kings from the Old Testament, focusing on the narratives surrounding the reigns of various kings of Israel and Judah and the prophetic activities of Elijah and Elisha. The work seeks to illuminate the historical and theological significance of these biblical accounts, making it a valuable resource for scholars, clergy, and those interested in biblical studies. At the start of this volume, the author introduces King Ahaziah of Israel, depicting him as a weak and troubled ruler whose reign is marked by disaster and idolatry. As Ahaziah suffers the consequences of his actions, including a serious injury after falling from his palace, he turns to the Philistine god Baal-Zebub for guidance, prompting the prophet Elijah to confront him. The narrative introduces the conflict between the true worship of Jehovah and the prevailing pagan practices, emphasizing the moral and spiritual lessons inherent in these historical events. This opening section sets the tone for a critical exploration of the prophetic tradition in ancient Israel and the implications of leadership and faithfulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-02-05 Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Bible. Kings, 2nd -- Commentaries BS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42027 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42027 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133948.0 42027