Prophets and Kings—Illustrated

Vol. II.— King Solomon Until the Promised Deliverer —Prophets and Kings 

Heritage Edition—Some 248 Century-Old Illustrations, 472 pages 

This volume covers the last half of the Old Testament, from the ascension of Solomon to the throne of Israel to the prophesying of Malachi. It points out the great moral lessons to be learned from Israel’s triumphs, defeats, backslidings, captivity, and reformation, showing God’s mercy toward an obdurate people, and making these lessons of practical help to souls in times of testing. It abounds in great character studies, and above them all rises in glory supernal the coming King, the Lamb of God. 

CONTENTS

Introduction-The Vineyard of the Lord .................. 13
SECTION I. — FROM STRENGTH TO WEAKNESS
1. Solomon ........................................ 21
2. The Temple and Its Dedication........................ 28
3. Pride of Prosperity ..................................... 39
4. Results of Transgression .............................. 45
5. Solomon’s Repentance ................................53
6. The Rending of the Kingdom ......................... 61
7. Jeroboam........................................... 68
8. National Apostasy................................. 75
SECTION II. — PROPHETS OF THE NORTHERN KINGDOM
9. Elijah the Tishbite ..................................... 81
10. The Voice of Stern Rebuke ......................... 87
11. Carmel .............................................. 96
12. From Jezreel to Horeb ........................... 104
13. “What Doest Thou Here?” .............................112
14. “In the Spirit and Power of Elias” ......................118
15. Jehoshaphat ......................................... 126
16. The Fall of the House of Ahab ....................... 135
17. The Call of Elisha ..................................144
18. The Healing of the Waters .......................... 152
19. A Prophet of Peace ................................. 156
20. Naaman ............................................ 162
21. Elisha’s Closing Ministry ........................... 168
22. “Nineveh, That Great City” ....................... 175
23. The Assyrian Captivity ............................185
24. “Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge” ................ 194
SECTION III. — A PREACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
25. The Call of Isaiah ................................... 200
26. “Behold Your God!” ............................... 206
27. Ahaz ................................................. 213
28. Hezekiah ........................................... 219
29. The Ambassadors From Babylon .................... 225
30. Deliverance From Assyria ........................... 231
31. Hope for the Heathen ................................ 243
SECTION IV. — NATIONAL RETRIBUTION
32. Manasseh and Josiah ................................. 252
33. The Book of the Law ................................ 259
34. Jeremiah . ............................................ 268
35. Approaching Doom ................................... 278
36. The Last King of Judah .............................. 288
37. Carried Captive Into Babylon .......................... 297
38. Light Through Darkness .............................. 304
SECTION V. — IN THE LANDS OF THE HEATHEN
39. In the Court of Babylon ................................ 313
40. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream .............................. 321
41. The Fiery Furnace ................................... 329
42. True Greatness ....................................... 336
43. The Unseen Watcher ................................. 341
44. In the Lions’ Den .................................... 352
SECTION VI. — AFTER THE EXILE
45. The Return of the Exiles ............................. 360
46. “The Prophets of God Helping Them” ............... 369
47. Joshua and the Angel .................................. 378
48. “Not by Might, nor by Power” ........................384
49. In the Days of Queen Esther ........................ 387
50. Ezra, the Priest and Scribe .......................... 393
51. A Spiritual Revival .................................. 400
52. A Man of Opportunity . ........................... 406
53. The Builders on the Wall ............................. 410
54. A Rebuke Against Extortion ....................... 417
55. Heathen Plots ....................................... 421
56. Instructed in the Law of God........................426
57. Reformation ....................................... 431
SECTION VII. — LIGHT AT EVENTIDE
58. The Coming of a Deliverer ........................ 438
59. “The House of Israel” ................................ 452
60. Visions of Future Glory ............................. 463
 
The Companion Volumes are: 
Vol. I.— Adam and Eve Through King David’s Reign — Patriarchs and Prophets  
Vol. III.—The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ — The Desire of Ages 
Vol. IV.—The Times and Ministry of the Apostles — The Acts of the Apostles 
Vol. V.—The Christian Era Until Victory is Unanimously Achieved — The Great Controversy 

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