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In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Historical Books, (12), from Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st, 2nd Samuel, 1st, 2nd Kings, 1st, 2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther.
11. 1st Kings, Chapters 1-22
12. 2nd Kings, Chapters 1-25.
These books are the sequel to 1 and 2 Samuel and should be read as a continuation of the history of the Hebrew nation contained in the former work. Originally one book. 1 and 2 Kings relate the history of Israel from the last days of David to the destruction of the northern kingdom, Israel, in 721 B.C., and to the fall of the southern kingdom, Judah, in 586 B.C. This is the period of Israel's glory, division, decline, and fall.
Thanking God, for teaching us his Word, In Jesus name we pray, Amen.