The First Book Of Kings : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163699683 : 1163699683 : 10 Sep 2010 : The First Book of Kings is a biblical commentary written by Douglas Newton. The book is part of a larger series of commentaries on the Old Testament books of the Bible. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the First Book of Kings, which is one of the historical books of the Old Testament. The commentary begins with an introduction that provides background information on the book, including its authorship and historical context. The book of Kings covers the reigns of several Israelite kings, including Saul, David, and Solomon, and the commentary provides detailed analysis of their actions and accomplishments. Throughout the commentary, Newton provides insights into the political and religious climate of ancient Israel, as well as the literary and theological themes present in the book of Kings. He also draws connections between the events of the book and their relevance to modern-day readers