A Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles [Paperback]

William Day Crockett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

What the Gospels are to the New Testament, as the field for historical study, the six books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles are to the Old Testament: They are the principal sources of Old Testament history and chronology. Because of their centrality to the study of the Old Testament, William Day Crockett compiled them into one book with parallel passages arranged in parallel columns for quick reference and convenient study. Along with the harmony, or arrangement, Crockett provides a complete analytical outline-a concise, sequential table of events that will give readers a greater understanding of and firmer grasp on the history of Judah and Israel. Readers will also find a table of passages from the entire Bible that parallel certain sections of the harmony.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801025117
• ISBN-13: 978-0801025112
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Needed Tool for the Bible Scholar, August 27, 2001

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Peggy Grey (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles (Paperback)

This book makes the study of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles much easier, since it shows the parallel passages next to each other on the same page. The pages are conveniently divided into 2 larger columns, one for the Judah, one for Israel. This method takes much of the confusion out of trying to figure out what is going on where and when, since the "overlaps" are shown side-by-side. I think such a harmony in essential to have available to the Christian community. I myself teach Sunday School and have found it indispensible. My only objection to this particular harmony is that Mr. Crockett has seen fit to rearrange the chronology in places (rather than just going straight through Samuel and Kings, incorporating Chronicles where it overlaps). His way of doing it has made it difficult for those without harmonies to follow what it going on.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History made clear.., May 29, 2008

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This review is from: A Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles (Paperback)

Many people do not even study these books and therefore do not understand the history within them. Without understanding history they can't truly understand prophecy. This book makes that essential study much easier. [...]...

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful Harmony for Studying Lives of David and the kings, October 15, 2010

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Edward J. Vasicek "Author, pastor, columnist" (Kokomo, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles (Paperback)

This harmony is similar to a harmony of the Gospels. There is no real commentary; the passages are simply arranged in columns so the reader can better understand sequences and the full details of accounts that are referenced in Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles.

This is a book for pastors, academics, or laymen who are planning an extensive lesson/sermon series on some the characters in these narratives or academics who have interest in chronology.