Hoffner continues his outstanding work begun in the volume on 1 Samuel with another mammoth 1000-page volume here. The same outstanding features and thoroughness can be found here too. For that matter, the entire Introduction is repeated here. That is handy because you wouldn’t have to walk to the shelf for the other volume for those introductory matters.

In addition to all I said in my review on the other volume, let me add a word about the depth of exegetical work given here. Of course it provides all any pastor would need on that score, but it will likely satisfy the most in-depth scholarly work at the academy as well. If you read Hebrew, you have it here. If you don’t, you can almost always follow the argument well.

Some might say the theology isn’t to the level of some volumes, but look carefully at the “commentary” section for each passage. Not only is it incredibly full, but there is theology embedded in that section if you are looking for it. You will find then that it’s pretty good too.

I’ve wanted this volume for years, so I applaud its release. Give this one a try. You’ll be glad you did!

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