1-2 Kings

As the English titles indicate, 1 and 2 Kings recount the history of the kings of Israel and Judah. In what way, we might wonder, do these records matter to us today? Dr. Dilday explains: “Even if you have no overbearing curiosity about the lives of the rich and famous, the accounts of the kings of Israel and Judah are still a valuable and intriguing subject for study. The books of Kings illustrate in vivid detail how the Almighty God deals with His people–yesterday and today!