This classic commentary on the Old Testament books of Kings offers deep and insightful analysis of the text, its historical context, and its theological implications. Written by Carl Friedrich Keil and Ernst Bertheau, two renowned biblical scholars of the 19th century, this work remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the nuances and complexities of this important part of the Bible. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.