The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 11: 3 Kings
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"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 11: 3 Kings" is a historical and religious text that likely originated in the early modern period, with significant revisions made in the 18th century. This book is a continuation of the biblical narrative detailing the history of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, primarily focusing on King Solomon's reign and the events that lead to the division of the kingdom after his death. At the start of
"3 Kings," we find King David, advanced in age, struggling with succession as his son Adonijah attempts to claim the throne. Queen Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan work to ensure that Solomon, David's chosen heir, is declared king. As the narrative unfolds, key themes of wisdom, justice, and the consequences of disobedience to God emerge, particularly as Solomon makes critical decisions that establish his reign and build the temple in Jerusalem. The opening portion sets a dramatic stage for power struggles, divine guidance, and the establishment of Solomon as a wise and just ruler, reflecting the significant moral and theological ideas central to the biblical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Title |
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 11: 3 Kings The Challoner Revision |
|---|---|
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Kings, 1st |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8311 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08311-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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