1 Kings recounts what happens to David's kingdom following his death, dealing with why Judah came into the sorry state that led, eventually, to exile. Is there hope in the midst of God's judgement on His people? Dr Davies shows the faithfulness of God, despite the people's unfaithfulness, as a theme that runs throughout the bookl of Kings. God's power and grace are shown to His covenant people. The reader who comes to 1 Kings with the tumultuous events of 2 Samuel in mind will be expecting a resolution to them, particularly the narrative concerning the succession (2 Samuel 9