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1 Kings: The Wisdom And the Folly (Focus on the Bible) Paperback – May 20, 2008

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1 Kings is a continuation of a narrative of the history of Israel which begins in 1 Samuel and continues through into 1 & 2 Kings.
While we so often struggle with the events and issues of the book of 1st Kings, Ralph Davis helps us to see how it we can apply to the contemporary settings of the 21st century. As usual Ralph Davis uses pastoral application and laces it with his own sense of humour. He is noted for tackling scholarship head on.

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"One of the reasons I enjoy Davis's exposition so much is that I feel confident that he has done his exegetical homework, and so is not just delivering blessed, unhistorical thoughts on the text. Yet at the same time, he applies the text so well."

-- Simon Gathercole

... It is all very readable, clear and not inaccessibly transatlantic. There are a subject index, a persons index, and a Bible persons index. Refreshing and recommended

-- The Churchman Journal

"The range of scholarship is extraordinary (is there any learned book or paper on First Kings that this writer has not winkled out?), His humour and humanity, plus a priceless American-style turn of phrase, add relish to the dish. Here is a safe and strong pair of hands to guide new, and older, readers through the treasure - and the uninspiring bits - of First Kings."

-- Dick Lucas, The Proclamation Trust

"No preacher should be without them. No thoughtful Christian can fail to be excited and edified by them. Hence I hurried to get a review copy of his work on 1 Kings. As with his other Old Testament commentaries, the author is able to mix page-turning writing skills which make for easy reading, with the most rigorous and orthodox scholarship."

-- Evanngelicals Now

"The well-known episodes in the life of Elijah are handled with skill and spiritual insight. I cannot recall a Bible exposition more lucidly applying the truth set forth to my heart. It is difficult within the brief compass of this review to do full justice to this excellent book. I can only advise the reader to waste no time in acquiring it."

-- Evangelical Times

... The joy for all who would turn to these pages is simply that they bring Old Testament history out of Israel's past and into the church's present in a most distinctive manner. They are bound to refresh, enthuse, solemnize and bless.

-- The Banner of Truth Magazine

"‘Robust' - that's the word ...a robust understanding, defence, explanation and application of First Kings as the Word of God. Here is no ‘First Kings in my own words' - the boring, fruitless fate of most commentaries on Bible History - but a delicious feast of truth, proof that the ancients were right to call the historians ‘prophets'."

-- Alec Motyer

... The author has a clear grasp of both the text and of contemporary scholarship, yet presents a commentary which is not only readable but witty, and share in application. The commentary chapters are each little sermons, with headings ready-made. The section on Jeroboam's golden calves is entitled "Bootleg Religion" and its three headings are: The Need for False Religion, The Subtlety of False Religion, The Stupidity of False Religion. It is almost too tempting for the preacher to follow this pattern rather than preach his own sermon! But these books should not be restricted only to preachers. They are very helpful commentaries for the general reader and for devotional use.

-- Reformation Today

About the Author

Dale Ralph Davis was Minister in Residence, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to that he was pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.Respected Author and Old Testament Scholar

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Publisher : Christian Focus; Revised edition (May 20, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 1845502515
ISBN-13 : 978-1845502515
Item Weight : 15.7 ounces
Dimensions : 5.4 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #578,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #640 in Hebrew Bible
- #1,173 in Old Testament Commentaries
- #2,064 in Christian Meditation Worship & Devotion (Books)

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Robert G. Leroe

Mandatory reading

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013

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The Gospel Coalition blog has been rating commentaries, and this one got a very high rating. Since I'm starting a sermon series on Elijah, I got a copy from Amazon. I was surprised, as it is not a typical scholarly/academic commentary, yet it is filled with pastoral insight. Not a lightweight "devotional" commentary, yet one that you'll want to read for the wisdom and exegetical gems gleaned from the text. If you're looking for an analysis of the Hebrew text, go to the Word Biblical Commentary. If you want to understand what the text has to say to real people, this commentary is invaluable. I'd also give high marks to the New American Commentary vol 8 (I & II Kings) by Paul R. House (B&H).

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J. Redding

Absolutely Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017

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This commentary is wise, pastoral, interesting, and even funny. The picture is just a random sample to give you an idea of the way Ralph Davis writes. I highly recommend anything he has had published. Very helpful. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in any of Davis' commentaries.

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Philip Harrelson

DRD does some excellent background into the history surrounding Elijah and his interactions ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016

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This book by DRD was a tremendous although accidental find for me. I was preaching through the life of Elijah in the summer of 2015 and got this book on the second message or so that I preached. DRD does some excellent background into the history surrounding Elijah and his interactions with Elisha, Ahab, and Jezebel. I would recommend it for anyone who is a preacher or just for personal devotional work.

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ParentsOf4

Great Commentary!

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017

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Davis is a skilled expository with a solid view of Scripture. He takes the text as presented instead of twisting it to reflect modern sensibility. His humor and wit allow him to stand apart from other conservative commentators as he explains the text with knowledge and applies it to everyday life.

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Jay

Great commentary

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020

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Insightful!

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RestlessBoomer

One of the best Bible commentators/teachers

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015

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Another excellent commentary from Dale Ralph Davis. I absolutely devour his books and consequently have tons of notes written all over the margins of my Bible. Great book from a great teacher--and it helps that he gets me laughing while he's teaching!

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Dennis L. Mullen

Wonderfully written with witty wisdom

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014

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This is a commentary that brings many other commentator's to the table, both pro and con to Davis' position. Davis makes the reader so very aware of what is afoot over the vast span of time that 1 Kings covers, and that is what happens when mankind, meddles in 1st commandment stuff. This is timeless in its teaching. Man refusing to believe that God has spoken, that we are to have no other gods before us. When writing of Solomon, Davis notes, "The text is not interested in Solomon's politics but in his affections." This is true for all the characters that follow. When Davis writes, "the problem is not wealth or luxury or high handedness or wisdom or popularity or renown or splendor or achievement but other gods. First commandment stuff," he summarizes the problem and the issue for mankind. This teaching is timeless in its truth. God is sovereign and when we meddle in First Commandment stuff what happens is, and I quote Davis: "What happens when one make first commandment compromises? One meets the anger of the Lord." I highly recommend this book.

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Joy

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017

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Dale Davis has very good insights. I have loved his commentary. Very applicable to life today.

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Keith Plant

What can I say that hasn't already been said?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2014

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What can I say that hasn't been already said. If anyone is tempted to say that the Old Testament is dry and boring then they should get this for their Pastor's birthday or Christmas present and hopefully see the quality of his preaching on 1 Kings improve. Boring preaching is a crime and there is no excuse for it, especially when there are commentaries of this calibre to be used as a resource! I've recently started preaching on the life of Elijah and, after prayer and setting out my various points, I often find that after reading this I have a great deal of material that it would hardly be worth reading another commentary! Obviously I do read others but I often find that is very little to add. Dale Ralph Davis has a unique touch when it comes to writing, he is a lot of fun to read and yet he provides some real theological depth and reflection on the text. I strongly recommend that before you spend a great deal of your hard earned money on some masterly, heavyweight, academic, and probably as dull as dishwater commentary on the book of 1 Kings that you check this out first as I don't believe you will do much better. I can certainly guarantee you're certainly had more fun reading it, whether for personal Bible study or to preach it.

DEG

Superb!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2018

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Enormously helpful. Easy to read, full of helpful insights and application.

Miss Beryl E. Stannard

Excellent resource

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2016

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Excellent commentary of 1 Kings which brings out good insights into the text and helpful applications for today. A very good resource

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