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In this commentary Donald Wiseman brings to this portion of Scripture his lifelong study of the archaeology, history, languages and documents of the ancient Near East. No other commentary on Kings offers as much historical background and well-considered judgment in such concise and accessible form.

The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Vendor: IVP Academic
Publication Date: 2008

Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.38 (inches)
ISBN: 0830842098
ISBN-13: 9780830842094
Series: Tyndale Commentary

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The book of Kings is a unique source for understanding the history of Israel from the last days of the united kingdom under David to the eventual fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Presenting Israel's national history from a divine viewpoint, these narratives measure the kings of Israel and Judah not by the mark they leave on secular history, but by their "doing what is right in the Lord's sight." Embedded in this story are enduring lessons of the ways of God with his people in every age. In this commentary Donald Wiseman brings to this portion of Scripture his lifelong study of the archaeology, history, languages and documents of the ancient Near East. No other commentary on Kings offers as much historical background and well-considered judgment in such concise and accessible form. The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.

Author Bio

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Donald J. Wiseman is emeritus professor of Assyriology at the University of London in England.

Author Bio

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Donald J. Wiseman is emeritus professor of Assyriology at the University of London in England.

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Mike

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3 Stars Out Of 5

Good in some ways; overall a great choice, though

October 8, 2012

Mike

Wyoming

Age: 45-54

Gender: male

Quality: 3

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 3

I'm finding there is a lack of good commentaries on 1st & 2nd Kings from an evangelical standpoint. Thus, this commentary, although deficient in some passages, is on the whole one of the only good choices. I would recommend it for that reason alone.

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John

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4 Stars Out Of 5

Same Quality as all the Tyndale Old Testament Comm

June 15, 2011

John

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Gender: male

Quality: 4

Value: 4

Meets Expectations: 4

I have been very pleased with the quality and content of each of the Tyndale Old and New Testament Commentaries. I have found them to be a great resource to assist my preparation for teaching Sunday School.

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RICHARD HOLT

Clovis, NM

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4 Stars Out Of 5

A good value.

April 16, 2011

RICHARD HOLT

Clovis, NM

Age: 45-54

Gender: male

Quality: 4

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 4

Wiseman is a highly respected conservative scholar, author, and editor. His work on 1&2 Kings is the best thing available for discussions of archaeological evidence and the historical reliability of these two OT books. This is especially needed on the books of Kings as their reliability has often been questioned. Wiseman's theological comments are not quite as strong, but are still helpful.

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