1 & 2 Kings

Summary

We find Martin J. Selman’s commentary on Kings a thoughtful and theologically steady exposition of these sobering books. He helps us read Kings as sustained prophetic history, where covenant loyalty and idolatry are weighed under the Lord’s patient judgment.

The commentary guides us through complex reigns and repeated patterns with clarity, drawing attention to how the text shapes hope, warning, and repentance.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this commentary when we want help preaching Kings with theological coherence and pastoral honesty. Selman consistently helps us avoid moralism while taking sin, faithfulness, and repentance seriously.

It serves pastors who want to preach narrative judgment texts with clarity, restraint, and confidence in God’s purposes.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching 1 and 2 Kings, especially for sustained series work.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview pages for 1 Kings and 2 Kings, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.