The Bible Douay-Rheims Book 12: 4 Kings - Softcover

Douay-Rheims

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9363604403 ISBN 13: 9789363604407

Verlag: Zinc Read, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

The narrative begins with the birth of Samuel, a prophet and judge, who is dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah. Samuel plays a crucial role as a leader and spiritual guide for the Israelites during a time of crisis, particularly as they face threats from the Philistines. The people, desiring a king to lead them like other nations, pressure Samuel to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel. Saul initially demonstrates promise as a military leader, but his reign soon becomes marked by disobedience to God’s commands. As the story unfolds, God rejects Saul due to his failures, leading to the anointing of David as his successor. The book details the complex relationship between Saul and David, including Saul's growing jealousy and attempts to kill David. Key episodes such as David's defeat of Goliath and his friendship with Jonathan, Saul's son, illustrate David's rise to prominence. 1 Kings explores themes of leadership, divine authority, and the consequences of disobedience, setting the stage for the eventual establishment of David’s kingship and the unfolding of Israel’s history.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Zinc Read
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9363604403
• ISBN 13: 9789363604407
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80
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