What are the books of 1 & 2 Kings about? The two books of Kings trace the history of God's Old Testament people from King Solomon to the Babylonian exile. During that time God's one nation became two: Israel, to the north, and Judah, to the south. Both kingdoms drifted away from the Lord. But 1 & 2 Kings also contain the accounts of Elijah and Elisha whom God sent to call his people to repentance. Want to learn more? If you're wondering what the books of 1 and 2 Kings are about, this helpful resource is for you! 1, 2 Kings is a reliable Bible commentary. It's down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture. It also includes the complete text of the books of 1 and 2 Kings from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. 1, 2 Kings is a great resource for personal or group study! This book is a part of The People's Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.