Caleb Cangelosi explains three things you should know about 1 & 2 Kings.
- The book of Kings was written during the exile to explain why Israel and Judah were in exile.
- Kings isn’t just about kings; it’s also about prophets.
- Elijah wasn’t a fearful, self-pitying prophet in 1 Kings 19.
That third thing will help with just one chapter of the book, but it’s a good reminder of how we love to give gold stars. Let’s not be so quick to condemn (or glorify) Bible characters until we’ve considered all the evidence of their nuanced portrayals!
