AB 10: 1 Kings

A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary.

Beginning with the death of David and the rise of Solomon, 1 Kings charts the
history of Israel through the divided monarchy, when Ahab reigned in the north
and Jehoshaphat reigned in the south. This new translation, with introduction
and commentary by biblical scholar Mordechai Cogan, is part of the Anchor Bible
Commentary series, viewed by many as the definitive commentaries for use in
both Christian and Jewish scholarship and worship. Cogan's translation brings
new immediacy to well-known passages, such as Solomon's famously wise judgment
when asked by two prostitutes to decide their dispute regarding motherhood of a
child: Cut the live son in two! And give half to one and half to the other." " With a bibliography that runs to almost a thousand articles and books, Cogan's
commentary demonstrates his mastery of the political history described by 1
Kings, as well as the themes of moral and religious failure that eventually led
to Israel's defeat and exile.

Cogan [...] emphasizes history and ancient Near Eastern background but is " also sensitive to literary qualities. Especially interesting is his discussion
of sources of Kingsin the introduction - Tremper Longman"

Series: Anchor Yale Bible Commentary, volume 10.

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