Kings is much more than the history of Israel- it is the shadow of Christ passing over his people through history. It is how he himself appeared and spoke to his people in their times of celebrations and sorrows, defeats and victories. --While Kings begins on a high note, it ends in darkness and despair.--We don't know who wrote Kings-possibly -probably-- Jeremiah. He, above all prophets, would've been uniquely suited to teach us what we, in the New Kingdom, and awaiting the coming Kingdom, would need. --So let's begin here in Kings 1 and see what happens when the Trumpet of the true king blows.