Story Of The Book Of Kings

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An examination of the narratives of the book of Kings instantly clarifies the phenomenon: the book describes the deeds of 40 kings and almost 400 years of Israelite history.
Furthermore, the book includes important theological topics such as: the temple; the Davidic covenant; centralization of the cult in Jerusalem; the relationship between prophets and kings; and the phenomenon of

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