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100 1 _aFarrar, F. W.
_q(Frederic William),
_d1831-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Expositor's Bible: The Second Book of Kings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-05
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible. Kings, 2nd -- Commentaries
700 1 _aNicoll, W. Robertson, Sir
_q(William Robertson),
_d1851-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42027
999 _c82866
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