All up we have 38 kings and 1 queen covered: Moses is probably the most stellar of all of God's prophets. Bill, you have encouraged us to take the time to read and meditate on these Books. Perhaps this is best illustrated in a conversation I had with a state senator in my office a few years ago. Shalmaneser III. Elah (887-886) two years Would it do any good? Ashurbanipal. Joel's prophecy was occasioned by a calamity of locust which befell the nation. What was said of him in 1 Kings 16 is he did more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of the kings who came before him.. I think our children will be quite fascinated to see the kings reigns set out in this way. His name means, "JHVH is my helper," or "salvation is of the Lord.". However, if they rule unrighteously or fail egregiously, then I will sound the alarm. Jeroboam tries to buy this prophets favor, but the man of God shuts him down, refusing to disobey the word of the Lord. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 11 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> They, were required to stand strong for the word of God just like its featured in prophet Jeremiah, Ministry where he confronted the false diviners. One of Elishas more notable confrontations is with King Jehu. Well pick up the story in 1 Kings 11. Here's a hint: Elijah also "departed.". I have sat through untold hours of political lectures to pastors about the state of our country and their take on what the church should be doing. A priest is an intercessor. 12:1-12; 14:21-23) The birth of Samuel probably occurred about 11241115 B.C. [M]onarchy itself no more violates the theocratic principle than judgeship (Motyer, OT History, Expositors Bible Commentary, I, 267). Sometimes they perform healings and miracles in the name of the Lord. It seems like we are seeing a return to the worship of other gods in some ways here in Australia these days, too. But, Elijah was a man subject to like passions as . (In the era "between the testaments," Israel's priests also fulfilled a more political role, whereas earlier they had led in the more religious sense - in worship, sacrifices and so on.) Restoring the relationship between kings (marketplace leaders) and prophets. -Amon, his son, was also bad (2 Ki. Church attendance is wonderful (if he is consistently attending), but a relationship to a pastor is better. Konkel, A 1,2 Kings (NIVAC) http://www.biblechronologytimeline.com/biblechronologytimeline7.html A lot of the Old Testament makes reference to three groups of people: prophets, kings and priests, as they feature in the nation of Israel. We see here an approximate chronological relationship of the writing prophets, which span the period from Elisha to the end of the Old Testament Scriptures. What characteristics do apocalyptic literature and prophetic works have in common? God sent them prophets to confront and correct them, but they persisted in patterns of idolatry, injustice, and rebellion until one day they were wiped out. Every man return to his home, for this thing is from me., So they listened to the word of the Lord and went home again, according to the word of the Lord.. The author pauses in 2 Kings 17 to make sure we know this. Kings of Judah (c 925-586 BC) Kings of Israel (c 925-721 BC) King . Later in his reign, Hezekiah makes some pretty foolish moves. (Originally published in FrontLine March/April 1999. 1 Chronicles 10-29 the story of David CliffsNotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what you're studying, CliffsNotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Ashur. 3. The law of God was higher than any man, and the king was expected to respect and obey it. Baldwin, J 1,2 Samuel (TOTC) 2023 Course Hero, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 0 obj The Scriptural excerpt above is the familiar story of King David (a civil leader) being confronted by the Prophet Nathan (the servant of the Lord) over the sin of adultery, as well as the subsequent murder. Again, one of my requests to any political candidate is, Will you schedule consistently a time to meet with the pastors of your region? Will a civil servant make room for the prophetic voice in their administration? And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. The other 12 did nothing. 1 Kings 1-12 more of the story of Solomon Share. existed between the kings and prophets of Israel. Jud. The voice of the pastors should not be marginalized, but actually accentuated in any administration that is truly interested in the needs of the people they represent. Even though what we want or pursue may be reasonable, arguably necessary, and even, in the end, Gods will, we like Israel can by our attitude rebel against Gods rule over our affairs and His right to choose the timing. Omri (886-875) twelve years Readers are welcome to post comments on the material posted here, but some simple rules apply: If you are happy to abide by these rules, then by all means, send in your comments. Nam lacinia pulvinar tortor nec facilisis. His work as one of God's great prophets lasted decades, and he prophesied . Later, Elijah prayed and it began to rain again (1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:18). March 24, 2021. Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was born and lived almost his life in Concord, Massachusetts. This leads to a pivotal moment in Israel. It doesnt mean that every public policy debate cuts easily into compartments of good or evil. Pekahiah (738-736) two years 22-23) Jeremiah was a man called to be a prophet to deliver God's message to Judah (before, during and after its fall to Babylon in 586 B.C.). Zephaniah My point? (7:712), 40-year Philistine oppression ends (7:1314; cf. coercion. What are their specific roles and obligations to Israel? Let us therefore consider some of the differences between a prophet and a priest: The role of priest was dynastic. x=]o8}5")"q&[RHM&~CV\\d?\e}'2/7"+"e* ~l"'~|_Z]!}VZG(#rN\el,-qLqW2/DV2l}^>Zw?`Yu`;10DQL.,!uHwE?,W~G?~ \zG_/DA.f^%0&m:a3"o4)TF =pzu. Jehoram (850-843) eight years Here are some rough dates of what we find early on in these six books: -Samuel the prophet lived roughly from 1100-1015. -David reigned roughly from 1010-970. The monarchy, therefore, is neither nontheocratic nor antitheocratic. 597 The fall of Jerusalem (Judah, southern kingdom) to the Babylonians (see 2 Kings 25; 2 Chronicles 36). Accountability certainly occurs at the ballot box, but not all accountability can be held off for 2, 4, or 6 years. What pastor would have the termerity to do such a thing to a current political leader? Zephaniah It is obvious that within a single chapter it is impossible to canvass the total ethical structure of the Old Testament. . Prophets disciple (counsel) Kings (not visa versa). Each time that I read it, The Holy Spirit would highlight a verse or a passage that reflected issues in my life that God wanted confronted and dealt with. Thus says the LORD God of Israel: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. Bill Muehlenbergs commentary on issues of the day. %PDF-1.5 What characteristics do apocalyptic literature and prophetic works have in common? Joel (830 BC?). I believe God pays close attention to the ways of kings and prophets. Zimri (886) seven days Traditionally, the presence of Moses and Elijah in the Transfiguration has been read as summarizing "the Law and the Prophets" now being fulfilled . How could prophets make or break a king? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); If you opt in above we use this information to send you related content and news. in biblical and theological studies from Western Seminary and loves sharing her passion for the Bible with others. Jeremiah When Israel worships other gods, the Lord revokes his protection. Zechariah (748) six months Prophesied against Assyria after the commander Sennacherib sent a boastful letter to Hezekiah A great help and encouragement to Hezekiah his king when Judah was under great threat and seige Do you see how 1 and 2 Kings is really about the prophetic word of God and how it determines the course of Israels history, leading up to exile? 9;12. Politicians want to meet pastors in order to access and win their influence with people. Fascinated. God Buddies are willing to risk confronting but must be gentle and without condemnation. -Or, sadly, when the kings go bad, the people follow suit as well, as in the case of Zedekiah (see 2 Chr. 2. By, discerning the heart of the lord they addressed the word of the living God to the people. One lesson is the importance of godly and righteous leadership (and the dangers of ungodly and unrighteous leadership). during the reigns of Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Judah. His son will die, but his death will be more bearable than what is about to unfold for the nation. The prophets of Yahweh were to serve the rulers as their cognizant and chiefs. Wiseman, D 1,2 Kings (TOTC) David had a real relationship with Nathan. Thanks John, Karen, Kelvin, Iain, Trevor and Karen! Josiah takes the throne. The history of the Babylon Captivity and . ): Ark captured, Elis sons slain (4:1b11), Ark remains in Kiriath-jearim 20 years [Samsons Judgeship, 11041084 B.C.] Nam risus ante, dapibus a molestie consequat, ultrices a

sectetur adipiscing elit. Hosea apparently continued beyond this period through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah of . God explicitly compares the leadership of the. Solomon's most revered contribution to the Hebrew society was to I recognize that there are probably three groups of people reading this blog: Politicians, Pastors, and Parishioners. 23). This tradition certainly reflects the truth of what I would wish to point out as the main area of difference between these two sets of books: Kings was written before the Babylonian captivity (i.e., before 586 B.C. Tsumura, D The First Book of Samuel (NICOT) The centrality of the prophetic word continues in Elijah and his disciple, Elisha. It contains plenty of spiritual truths and spiritual lessons that Christians must take to heart. Jehoiachim (608-597) eleven years Other connections between the two prophets are important to the text; the Horeb story together with the ascension story give huge profile to the idea of succession; the mantle which appears in both stories only represents the connectivity of the call of these two. The political leader is not exempted from the Biblical expectations of connection, submission, faithfulness, and discipleship. Elijah was suppose to anoint Jehu and Hazel, This is recorded in 1 Kings 19: 15-16. For every king, there was an opposing prophet or group of prophets ready to stick the covenant back in the kings face and call him to accountability to Gods word. Before this nation was formally formed and a constitution ratified, these founders sat down together in a church service, stopped their talking, and listened for the voice of God through the sermon they heard. I noticed in the books of Kings that allowing the worship of other gods was a recurring theme for the bad kings. The relationship between Prophets, Kings and Governors. There are moments where a sound needs to be declared. 11041084 B.C.). righteousness of King Hezekiah and the influence of prominent prophets (2 Kings 19:35-37). First Kings 16 says that Ahab did more evil in the sight of the Lord than all the kings before him. Ezekiel Will you find a church that is led by a courageous pastor and support with all your might? The judgeship was designed to lead [Israel] to monarchy (Motyer, ibid.). People go hungry, yet cattle roam the streets. As awkward as that moment probably was, it was critical to the health of the nation. Monarchy was coming, but timing is as integral to Gods will as the event itself. Q. What was the relationship between kings and prophets like in the Old Testament? In Israel the era of kings, began with the people saying that they wanted to be ruled by a man who was like them just like, the surrounding nations. The theocracy of Israel was never a direct rule of God without any human intermediary. Priests In 2 Kings 10, Jehu destroys Baal worship from Israel as he should have, but continues to worship Jeroboams golden calves at Bethel and Dan! I want to know who is speaking into a politicians life with regards to his integrity, his family, his character, his walk with God, and his leadership. Of the 39 kings, only one is given an unqualified good rating: a southern king, Josiah. (Only 10 years after Saul became king [1051 B.C. Trying to properly understand six crucial historical books in particular (1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles) does require some assistance. Hill, A 1,2 Chronicles (NIVAC) Because of Judahs apostasy, exile is coming. He has traveled extensively speaking on pastors engaging culture and is often solicited as a media analyst or commentator with regards to Christian views in public policy. Jeroboams son gets sick, so he sends his wife to Ahijah to find out what will happen. Its time for our political leaders to sit down, be quiet, and listen to the shepherds of this nation. 15:1-8) Some of the kings in the south stayed good, some went from good to bad, a few went from bad to good, and some stayed bad. The Books of 1 and 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles provide the biblical context of the writing prophets leading up to the Babylonian . I was particularly interested in the description of Josiah in 2 Kings 23:25. Click here to subscribe to the magazine. 2 Samuel 12 the story of Solomon -Of the southern kings, only Hezekiah and Josiah did the best. The Spirit of the Lord initiated the mentoring duties by Moses, Elijah, and Deborah (Deut. (7:1517), Samuel appoints his sons as judges (8:12), but they are corrupt (8:3), Elders of Israel request Samuel to appoint a king (8:45), Samuel warns of the nature of kingship (8:1018), Israel insists on a king anyway (8:1920), Samuel again confers with God and concedes (8:2122), Corruption of Samuels sons, Joel and Abijah, Tribal disunity, lack of national solidarity, displayed in Judges, Spiritual degeneration evidenced in Judges, Continuing threat from surrounding nations, Previous expressions of desire for monarchy (Jud. The prophet speaks on Gods behalf. The prophets continue to tell the kings that if they dont repent of idolatry and turn back to God, exile is coming. who speaks Gods authoritative word and the king greater than Solomon who upholds that word. Isaiah and many others greatly admired Uzziah. In this famous story, Elijah challenges 450 prophets of Baal to see whose God is the best. While they do tell the story of Israel and the succession of its kings, the author isnt writing just for historys sake. Jeroboam II (790-749) forty-one years Indeed, though Israel were summoned to become "a kingdom of priests," they were never called on to be a people of prophets. In Israel, a prophets, were referred to as a Gods representative and thus when a prophet was speaking it was regarded, that it was God speaking to the people. The period of king in Israel was, divided into two the first three kings included Solomon, David, and Saul in the period called, golden age. Woodhouse, J 1 Samuel (PTW) You must state your full name to have your comments posted. cult of personality. Will you arise and be a voice that leads your community back to the good and right ways which are blessed by our God? This is why God raised up the prophetic office to counterbalance the office of kingship. I read it through, and a week later I experienced the desire to read it again. After the rule of King Solomon, there was a civil war and Israel was divided into the, The era of kings started with Saul which was about one, thousand years before Christ King Saul is seen to be the most disappointing king of Israel but, during the reign of David and Solomon expanded the empire. 9), National leadership and identity, as opposed to tribal/regional leadership of judges, Undisputed and supreme authority (1 Sam. Ahab (875-854) twenty-two years When Yahweh can no longer stomach their outright rejection of his covenant, he gives them over to what the prophets said would happen all along. We seldom use the terms "kings" and "prophets" anymore, but these institutions of leadership still continue in the eyes of God. BSB #: 733349 Account #: 613094 Name: W J and A A Muehlenberg. Both priests and prophets are appointed by God. Politicianwill you seek to be more accountable and make room for spiritual input in your civil service? Dr. Layton Talbert teaches theology and apologetics at Bob Jones Seminary, Greenville, SC and is a Frontline Contributing Editor. This stuff became alive to me, as the basis of the legal systems of the Western World (or used to be), and also showed me how far we have strayed from those wise moorings that our Creator has laid down for our safety. Prophets must have unfettered and unlimited access to Kings. Second Kings 18-19 says that Hezekiah held fast to the Lord and kept his commandments. He says the pain is, 42-year-old man presents to ED with 2-day history of dysuria, low back pain, inability to fully empty his bladder, severe perineal pain along with fevers and chills. This overstates the case and overlooks some important points. The discussion covers the relationship that. A Focus on Judah A second distinctive is that the Chronicler focuses primarily on the kings of Judah, the house of David, rather than the kings of Israel (remember, the . 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