The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Kings

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The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Kings

by F. W. (Frederic William) Farrar

EN·~14 hours·54 chapters

Chapters

54 total
1

THE EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE.

1:56
2

AUTHORITIES CONSULTED.

2:45
3

BOOK I. - INTRODUCTION.

1:01
4

CHAPTER I. - THE HIGHER CRITICISM.

18:06
5

CHAPTER II. - THE BOOKS OF KINGS.

21:21
6

CHAPTER III. - THE HISTORIAN OF THE KINGS.

13:24
7

CHAPTER IV. - GOD IN HISTORY.

11:35
8

CHAPTER V. - HISTORY WITH A PURPOSE.

5:07
9

CHAPTER VI. - LESSONS OF THE HISTORY.

12:13
10

CHAPTER VII. - DAVID'S DECREPITUDE.

15:01

Description

This volume belongs to a multi‑volume biblical exposition that assembles leading scholars of the late nineteenth century. Each chapter blends textual analysis with insights from archaeology, ancient Near‑Eastern history, and classical literature, giving listeners a layered understanding of the text. Drawing on authorities from Josephus to modern European historians, the commentary remains scholarly yet accessible.

The First Book of Kings opens with the twilight of David’s reign and Solomon’s rise, whose wisdom and temple project mark Israel’s golden age. The commentary follows Solomon’s rule, his political alliances, and the early challenges that arise as the kingdom expands. Listeners will hear explanations of key Hebrew terms, cultural customs, and the theological themes that underlie the narrative, all presented in clear, conversational language. By the end of the first act, you’ll have a solid grasp of how the ancient context shapes these stories.

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en

Duration

~14 hours (811K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2013-06-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

F. W. (Frederic William) Farrar

F. W. (Frederic William) Farrar

1831–1903

A bestselling Victorian religious writer, schoolmaster, and church leader, he brought Bible stories and moral questions to a wide popular audience. His books range from the famous school story Eric, or Little by Little to large, readable works on the life of Christ and St. Paul.

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