Glory of the Man

by Peter J. Leithart

1 Kings begins with an old king who needs to be fired up. Continue Reading »

19 Nov 2014

1-2 Kings in nuce

by Peter J. Leithart

The complex history of 1-2 Kings is symmetrically arranged. Continue Reading »

12 Nov 2014

Prophetic Recommissioning

by Peter J. Leithart

Prophets frequently get sent out twice, to the Jew first, also the the Greek. Continue Reading »

10 Nov 2014

Elisha and the Shunammite

by Peter J. Leithart

The Shunammite’s story in 2 Kings is a story of worship. Continue Reading »

6 Nov 2014

Rushing Horses

by Peter J. Leithart

Dashing horses give an impression of royalty. Continue Reading »

5 Nov 2014

Paul and the Troublers of Galatia

by Peter J. Leithart

Paul’s description of the Judaizers as “troublers” sparks an explosive chain of typological associations. Continue Reading »

15 Sep 2014

Bearing the Whole People

by Peter J. Leithart

Moses and Elijah both complain about their isolation. Continue Reading »

26 Aug 2014

Where are Yahweh’s Eyes?

by Peter J. Leithart

Yahweh’s eyes and heart are toward the temple. But what is His temple? Continue Reading »

17 Jul 2014

Tale of Two Readings

by Peter J. Leithart

Josiah and Jehoiakim represent the two extremes of response to the word of God. Continue Reading »

26 May 2014

Slipping

by Peter J. Leithart

Solomon brought in 666 talents of gold each year (1 Kings 10:14). Innocent of the ominous use of that number in Revelation 13 (not to mention The Simpsons ), the original readers might have said, “Way to go, Solomon! He’s filthy rich!” Plus, he’s got 500 gold shields (vv. . . . . Continue Reading »

15 Oct 2013