Kings and Kingship in Ancient Israel: Covenant, Power, and the Rise and Fall of Israel’s Monarchy (Taylor Halverson, Ph.D.)
This guide traces Israel’s kings from Saul to the fall of Jerusalem, revealing how covenant faithfulness shaped political power and national destiny. Through cultural context, biblical scholarship, and clear theological insight, each chapter illuminates the human triumphs and failures behind Israel’s monarchy. This book transforms familiar stories into a coherent narrative of leadership, obedience, judgment, and hope that deepens understanding of Scripture and its enduring message.