YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE!
1 KINGS
The United Monarchy
By Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics (Biblical interpretation)
STUDY GUIDE COMMENTARY SERIES
OLD TESTAMENT, VOL. 6A
ISBN: 978-1-892691-34-7
BIBLE LESSONS INTERNATIONAL
MARSHALL, TEXAS
2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Commentary:
Appendices:
Brief Explanations of the Technical Resources used in This Commentary
Brief Definitions of Hebrew Verbal Forms that Impact Exegesis
Abbreviations Used in This Commentary
A Word From the Author: How Can This Commentary Help You?
A Guide to Good Bible Reading: A Personal Search for Verifiable Truth
OT HISTORIOGRAPHY COMPARED TO NEAR EASTERN CULTURES
SPECIAL TOPIC: SACRIFICIAL SYSTEMS OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST
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