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==Writers of 1 Kings==
==Writers of 1 Kings==
The writer of the book of Kings is not definitively known, but according to [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Talmud Talmudic] tradition, it is believed by some that the prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] may have been the writer.<ref>[https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/ Guide to the Books of Kings], ''Bible Project''</ref> Some passages in [[Book of 2 Kings|2 Kings]] also parallel the [[book of Jeremiah]]. However, since the time period of the prophet Jeremiah’s ministry does not precisely align with the historical background of the books of Kings, the possibility of an anonymous author cannot be ruled out.
The writer of the book of Kings is not definitively known, but according to [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Talmud Talmudic] tradition, it is believed by some that the prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] may have been the writer.<ref>[https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/ Guide to the Books of Kings], ''Bible Project''</ref> Some passages in [[2 Kings|2 Kings]] also parallel the [[book of Jeremiah]]. However, since the time period of the prophet Jeremiah’s ministry does not precisely align with the historical background of the books of Kings, the possibility of an anonymous author cannot be ruled out.


==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==