The 7th volume in the Old Testament for Everyone series tells the tumultuous story of Israel as a monarchy from Solomon to the Exilic period. In the story, the people of Israel acknowledge the ways in which they failed to follow Yahweh, their God, and ask God's forgiveness. "There is no way they can undo those facts or compel God to forgive them and give them a new start" writes Goldingay. "All they can do is cast themselves on God's mercy."

About this series
In this popular and ambitious series, John Goldingay covers Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in a section-by-section commentary over the course of 17-volumes. Along the way addresses the biblical text in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and clearly. Commentary the text is augmented by the presentation of basic maps for geographical orientation and by highlighting of key terms in bold whose definitions are further elaborated in a helpful glossary.

Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, personal Bible study, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader.

Building on the success of the acclaimed New Testament for Everyone series, by N.T. Wright Westminster/John Knox Press is pleased to present this 17-volume Old Testament for Everyone series. Internationally respected Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. This series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or brief personal visits with the Bible.

This seventh volume in the popular Old Testament for Everyone series tells the story of Israel when it was a monarchy, from the accession of Solomon to the exile.

John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is an international authority on the Old Testament.

"This series truly is for everyone who wants to grow in their understanding of the Old Testament." Tremper Longman, Professor of Old Testament, Westmont College, and author of Reading the Bible with Heart and Mind

"These down-to-earth presentations, often illuminated by contemporary images and illustrations, offer reflections that can richly inform faith and life." Terence E. Fretheim, Professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary

"Goldingay writes for everyone as a master teacher, pastor, and friend. He makes sense of the strangest parts of the Old Testament and refreshes our understanding of the most familiar material." Pamela Scalise, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary Northwest

"Goldingay brings to the task his great learning, his deep passion for faith, his informed imagination, and his attentiveness to contemporary life." Walter Brueggemann, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary

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