The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Volume 4) 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job (Hardcover)

by Frank E. Gaebelein (Editor), Richard D. Patterson (Contributor), Hermann J. Austel (Contributor), J. Barton Payne (Contributor), Edwin Yamauchi (Contributor), F.B. Huey (Contributor) "The events of Israel's history from the latter days of King David till the capture of Jerusalem are selectively recounted in the two books of..." (more)
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"…a roaring success. Both form and style contribute to readability, and the scholarship is sound without being pedantic or tedious." — Christianity Today

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"…a very helpful addition to the library of anyone interested in studying and teaching the Scriptures more effectively." — The Seminary Review

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"…excellent series…a valuable reference source in any evangelical pastor's library." — The Evangelical Beacon

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"…one of the greatest pieces of religious literature published in this generation. We cannot recommend it too highly." — Pulpit Workshop

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"For those needing a good commentary, you will find in this set one of the best." — The Baptist Sentinel

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"It is the kind of commentary that should be in all church libraries as well as in homes of persons who care to understand the Bible beyond Americanized ideologies of self-oriented experience." — Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

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"The 78 authors represent the best evangelical scholarship in the English-speaking world…a rich feast." — Crux

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"The author list [of the Expositor's Bible Commentary] reads like a page from a who's who of evangelical Bible scholars. A quality product. Unquestionably wise for the serious student to plan to secure each volume." — Eternity

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Product Description
Contributors to Volume 4 are: Richard D. Patterson and Hermann J. Austel (1 & 2 Kings), J. Barton Payne (1 & 2 Chronicles), Edwin Yamauchi (Ezra and Nehemiah), F. B. Huey, Jr. (Esther), and Elmer B. Smick (Job).

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1088 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (April 7, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310364604
• ISBN-13: 978-0310364603
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Commentary from Reformed Perspective, June 9, 2000

By	Mr. Ronald E. Miller "brron" (Tobyhanna, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Based on the New International Version, this detailed commentary includes analysis of the major interpretations of each passage. Hebrew knowledge not necessary, but helpful. Language notes are separated. Each 'book' includes Introduction and Outline, NIV Text, Commentary Discussion including all major views, and Language notes. Emphasis is on what text meant to the people it was originally written for. Does not include practical application, as the primary goal is to fully understand what the text says and means. College and Graduate Level Reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of set more than specific volume, September 6, 2007

By	Paul Forster "Paul" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Volume 3) - Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel (Hardcover)

Let me start by saying that I have owned the full 12-volume set for about a year and use it quite frequently as a resource. To be fair, I have only used this particular volume a few times. However, as there seem to be no competent reviews on the set as a whole, I did want to add my impressions of this terrific resource.

I can say that I'm very satisfied with my purchase of the 12 volumes in this set. Every portion has been quite helpful, and this is an amazingly simple and inexpensive way to assemble a good library of commentaries on the entire Bible. Obviously the commentaries are not as thorough as one may find in other series, such as the excellent (although not yet quite complete) "New International Commentary on the New Testament" or a similar series. However, for most Christians who teach or lead small groups in their churches, this set can serve as a great resource to get started with, and one that can easily be supplimented with specific volumes that treat a book of the Bible in greater depth as those books are needed. Additionally, this resource can be more useful than a larger volume in situations where one is interested in looking at a few chapters of scripture at a time, or where one just needs to understand what a verse or two might mean. Thanks to the very clear and practical verse by verse organization, it's a terrific tool to do just that.

Also, I will add that (at the time of this writing) it should be possible to buy the entire set for around $150 or less, so I would suggest shopping a bit if you plan to purchase all 12 volumes.

Strongly recommended.