{"product_id":"lexham-geographic-commentary-on-the-historical-books-volume-2-1-samuel-esther-hardcover","title":"Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 2: 1 Samuel-Esther - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarry J. Beitzel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploring the kings of Israel to the time of Queen Esther\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Study the land in which the stories of 1 Samuel-Esther took place.\u003cbr\u003e- Learn how geographic and cultural factors can provide theological insights\u003cbr\u003e- Visualize the promised land through full-color maps and photos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDavid ruled a kingdom with discernible borders. Solomon married the daughter of a real, historical Pharoah. When we understand the geographic and cultural features of the Bible, we experience its stories with fresh eyes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- See where David fled during his decade of being pursued by Saul\u003cbr\u003e- Learn how Samuel's judging circuit aligns with archaeological evidence\u003cbr\u003e- Identify Solomon's Egyptian father-in-law\u003cbr\u003e- Understand the geographical and cultural import of genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a team of experts on biblical geography and culture, the\u003ci\u003e Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e, is a guide to the biblical world of 1 Samuel through Esther. Each article addresses a particular story, event, or subject in 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, or Esther, with full-color maps and photos providing deeper layers of context. Historical and cultural insights give readers a richer understanding of the biblical story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guided tour of Israel's monarchy, exile, and return\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid ruled a kingdom with discernible borders. Solomon married the daughter of a real, historical Pharoah. When we understand the geographic and cultural features of the Bible, we experience its stories with fresh eyes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a team of experts on biblical geography and culture, the\u003ci\u003e Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e, is a guide to the biblical world of 1 Samuel through Esther. Each article addresses a particular story, event, or subject in 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, or Esther, with full-color maps and photos providing deeper layers of context. Historical and cultural insights give readers a richer understanding of the biblical story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarry J. Beitzel \u003c\/b\u003eis professor emeritus of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He holds a PhD in ancient Near Eastern studies from Dropsie University in Philadelphia. He obtained a postdoctorate in ancient Near Eastern geography from the Université de Liège, Belgium, and has engaged in postdoctoral archaeological work in eastern Syria through UCLA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWhere Was The Biblical Red Sea? Examining the Ancient Evidence and The New Moody Atlas of the Bible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 744\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.74 x 9.14 x 6.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45842135351375,"sku":"9781683598107","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/SMtckgT1cM9781683598107.webp?v=1781619110","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/lexham-geographic-commentary-on-the-historical-books-volume-2-1-samuel-esther-hardcover","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}