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_aThe Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 10: 2 Kings : _bThe Challoner Revision |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-06-01 | ||
| 508 | _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome | ||
| 520 | _a"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 10: 2 Kings" is a religious text and historical account likely written in the early 18th century, reflecting narratives that date back to ancient times. This book details the reign of King David of Israel, following the death of Saul and the complex political dynamics that ensue. Themes of leadership, loyalty, tragedy, and divine providence permeate the text, depicting characters such as David, Absalom, and Michol, who navigate the challenges of governance, personal relationships, and moral dilemmas. The opening of "2 Kings" begins with David mourning the deaths of Saul and Jonathan while receiving a report from a young Amalecite, who claims to have killed Saul. This revelation leads to the Amalecite’s execution at David's command for his audacity in harming the Lord's anointed king. Following this, David is anointed as the king of Judah while Ishbosheth, Saul's son, reigns over the northern tribes of Israel. The narrative quickly escalates into conflicts, including battles between Abner, the commander of Ishbosheth's army, and Joab, David's general, culminating in further strife as David's reign consolidates amidst personal and political rivalries. This introduction establishes the narrative's dramatic tone and sets the stage for the unfolding events of David's kingship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aBible. Samuel, 2nd | ||
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