Genesis to Revelation: 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles Par

Study the books of First and Second Kings and First and Second Chronicles, beginning with Solomon and ending with Hezekiah and Josiah. Some of the major ideas explored are: Solomon's accomplishments, Elijah and Elisha, the decline of Israel, David the great king, the ark of the covenant, the temple and its rituals, the divided kingdom, and Judah's kings.

More than 3.5 million copies of the series have been sold.

This revision of the Abingdon classic Genesis to Revelation Series is a comprehensive, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible based on the NIV. These studies help readers strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible by enabling them to engage the Scripture on three levels:

The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use.

Updates will include:

• New cover designs.


• New interior designs.


• Leader Guide per matching Participant Book (rather than multiple volumes in one book).


• Updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV).


• Updated references to New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible.


• Include biblical chapters on the contents page beside session lesson titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure.

The simple format makes the study easy to use. Each volume is 13 sessions and has a separate leader guide.