5. 1 & 2 Kings

Question 1

What is the theme of 1 and 2 Kings?

Answer 1

United Kingdom to Exile

Question 2

What is the point of view of the author

Answer 2

1. Focuses on importance of covenant in theocentric term
2. Uses historical situation to make his case

the significance of the Covenant in theocentric terms, and adduced facets of the historical situation in order to substantiate his case.

Question 3

What is the ultimate standard by which actions of men and peoples were to be judged

Answer 3

Sinai covenant

Question 4

What are the three named sources that the author uses?

Answer 4

(1) Book of the Acts of Solomon (1 Kings 11:41),
(2) Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel (1 Kings 14:19-2 Kings 15:31), and
(3) The Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah (1 Kings 14:29-2 Kings 24:5).
(These sources are probably the royal annals of the kings and would be considered historical records. The author used these sources in his history writing.)

Question 5

What part is 1-2 Kings in the tripartite structure of the canon?

Answer 5

the Former Prophets (Joshua-2 Kings) continue it all the way to the Exile.

Question 6

What part is the Torah in the tripartite structure of the canon?

Answer 6

Initiates the narrative plotline

Question 7

What part is the Latter Prophets in the tripartite structure of the canon?

Answer 7

Digressive commentary on all that has transpired

Question 8

What are the main parts of the exegesis of 1-2 Kings?

Answer 8

1. Solomon and Dominion.
2. Echoes of exodus: tabernacle and idolatry.
3. The Dive into Exile: Israel and election
4. The Dive into Exile: Judah and David
5. The middle of the story: a ‘shoot’ of hope in exile