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| − | The book of | + | The book of '''I Kings''' is a historical time line showing how the kings of [[Israel]] and [[Judah]] obeyed or disobeyed God and is part of the [[Old Testament]] of the [[Bible]]. It starts with King [[Solomon]] and ends with King [[Ahaziah]]. This book was approximately written around the time of the [[Babylonian Exile]] of the Jews, somewhere between 560 and 550 B.C. and is followed by [[II Kings]]. (In the Hebrew Bible used by [[Judaism]], there is only one book called "Kings".) The author of this book is uncertain, but many Jewish traditions believe [[Jeremiah]] to be the author. |
| + | == References == | ||
| − | + | * http://www.biblecentre.org/commentaries/ar_11_ot_overview_12kings.htm | |
| + | * The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985 | ||
| − | [ | + | [[Category:Biblical books]] |
| − | ] | + | [[Category:Old Testament]] |
Revision as of 00:41, September 29, 2007
The book of I Kings is a historical time line showing how the kings of Israel and Judah obeyed or disobeyed God and is part of the Old Testament of the Bible. It starts with King Solomon and ends with King Ahaziah. This book was approximately written around the time of the Babylonian Exile of the Jews, somewhere between 560 and 550 B.C. and is followed by II Kings. (In the Hebrew Bible used by Judaism, there is only one book called "Kings".) The author of this book is uncertain, but many Jewish traditions believe Jeremiah to be the author.
References
- http://www.biblecentre.org/commentaries/ar_11_ot_overview_12kings.htm
- The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Corporation, 1985