Kings Flashcards
Where does the book of kings begin?
with Davids death in 970 ad
Where does kings conclude?
the release of Jehoichim in 560ish
How much time does the book of kings cover
440-430 year
Was the book of kings an eye witness account?
no
What is the edict of cyrus
it was the releasing of Isearal back to Jerusalem in 539
What were the authors sources?
annals of kings of the north, south, and Solomon
Who was the author?
I dont know, hommie
What passage suggest a later date with an annonamous author?
1 Kings 8:8 with the phrase “can be seen until this day” suggests a long passage of time.
How did the author choose to structure his book?
it is a seklat structure meant to display the kings hearts rather than a detailed historical account.
What is arranged within the nrrative of kings?
prophetic passages
Why is the narrative surrounding king Omri important?
The disparity of importation surrounding this great kind shows the authors purpose of highlight the heart not the action of kings.
What two perspectives does the narrative switch between.
Israel and Judah
what does this shifting narrative show?
shows a unity of purpose despite different sources used or events chose.
where is there a lack of chronology?
2 kings 20:6 and 2 kings 18:13-19:37
what does the prophecy in 20:6 foretell and why does this pose an issue?
it foretells the deliverance from the assyrians, a fact already narrated in chapter 19
What is the promise in kings?
it is the dcvidic promise
who is set up to look like the promised son of David?
Solomon
why/how is Israel/Judah being judged?
kings were measured according to the standard of David who was “wholly true to YHWH”
What was the average reign of Israels kings?
10 years on the throne each
How many family lines laid claim to Israels throne?
9 different families.
How many kings ruled in Judah
19 kings and 1 queen
How many years did Judah average per monarch?
17 years on the throne
What are four issues of chronology?
1) what was considered the first year of riegn?
2) there are co-regency years, overlapping dates
3) Judah and Israel had different calendar systems and different “New Years”
4) evidence from versions (mainly LXX) are different.
Who is seen as the dcvidic hope?
Solomon?
does Kings paint David in a good light?
no, he is portrayed negatively for the amount of sin in his life.
what does 2 kings open with?
David’s prayer that charges Israel to keep the laws of Moses (they still need a leader to keep them obedient)
What passages of Joshua does Davids prayer point to?
Joshua 1 and 23
only those who obey with full hear and soul can participate in Gods covenant.
If Israel obeys….?
They will not be cut off
sets the stage for excel and hope at the end of kings for the release of Jehoiachim. Highlights promised obedient son.
What does Deuteronomy 7:3 forbid of Solomon?
forbids him to take a foreign, Egyptian wife.
What is ironic about Solomon building his house and the temple?
Solomon spends much more time and money on his personal house the he does the house of the Lord.
What does God do once the temple is built?
His spirit fills the temple, but he does not dwell there.
What is the shift in 8:25?
same condition from David is now of Solomon: a charge for them to keep God’s commands.
What does the author show through Solomon prayer?
shows readers where God is from the perspective of after the fall of the temple and jeresalm
What does chapter 10 show?
the beginning of the end for somolom when he begins to multiply wealth.
What does Deuteronomy 17 expressly forbid that Solomon does?
it forbids a holding of wealth, a king should not go or take things from Egypt (he takes horses and a wife), and taking multiple wives (which moves him away from the lord)
What does 2 king 17 say about the fall of the kingdoms?
the fell because of idolatry.
