1 Kings 1 Kings continues the account of the monarchy in Israel and God's involvement through the prophets.Under David's rule the Lord caused the nation to prosper, to defeat its enemies, and to realize the fulfillment of His promises. 2 Samuel After the failure of King Saul, 2 Samuel depicts David as a true (though imperfect) representative of the ideal theocratic king. Through Samuel's life, we see the rise of the monarchy and the tragedy of its first king, Saul. 1 Samuel Samuel relates God's establishment of a political system in Israel headed by a human king.It presents an account of the remnant of true faith and piety in the period of the judges through the fall and restoration of Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth (an ancestor of King David and Jesus). Ruth The book of Ruth has been called one of the best examples of short narrative ever written.It tells of urgent appeals to God in times of crisis and apostasy, moving the Lord to raise up leaders (judges) through whom He throws off foreign oppressors and restores the land to peace. Judges The book of Judges depicts the life of Israel in the Promised Land-from the death of Joshua to the rise of the monarchy.After many years of slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the desert, the Israelites were finally allowed to enter the land promised to their fathers.
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