The book of Kings describes the period of the Jewish monarchies in the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel, beginning with the accession of King Solomon and ending with the exile of the Jewish people and the destruction of the First Temple. This book is part of the world-renowned Soncino Books of the Bible series, originally edited by Rabbi Abraham Cohen. Each volume in this series contains the complete Hebrew text and an elegant and clear verse-by-verse translation, as well as an illuminating commentary digest based on the works of classical scholars. Extensive introductions provide invaluable help in understanding each book's purpose. With its compact, practical size and distinctive format, this is a highly accessible text for all students of the Bible. Each volume also contains an index and a bibliography.