1st Kings is a continuation of a narrative of the history of Israel which begins in 1st Samuel and continues through into 1st & 2nd Kings.While we so often struggle with the events and issues of the book of 1st Kings, Ralph Davis helps us to see how it we can apply to the contemporary settings of the 21st century. As usual Ralph Davis uses pastoral application and laces it with his own sense of humour. He is noted for tackling scholarship head on.