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TL;DR: This crossword covers Solomon's reign, the purpose of the Jerusalem Temple, the division of the Davidic kingdom, and the eventual destruction of Israel and Judah. It also highlights the ministry and message of Elijah.
Based on material in chapter 9 of Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese
Challenge: Can you solve this crossword puzzle even if you don't have the book by Varughese?
This crossword puzzle was created for use in the course Introduction to Biblical Literature. The words and clues come from the textbook Discovering the Bible: Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities, edited by Alex Varughese and published by what is now The Foundry.
— Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu
The Bible books of 1 and 2 Kings remind us of the consequences of faithfulness and disobedience. In the accounts of the kings of Israel and Judah, we see the relationship between human decisions and divine judgment. Leaders such as Solomon experienced both great wisdom and tragic failure, while prophets such as Elijah and Elisha boldly confronted kings and remained firm in their faith. Their experiences illustrate the importance of faithfulness to God's commands and challenge us to examine our own choices and their effects on others. May these two books guide us in pursuing righteousness and seeking God's direction in every aspect of life.
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