Dale Ralph Davis roots this exposition first in a thorough analysis of the Hebrew text, drawing on insights from archaeology and linguistics, and second in the major theological and literary themes of each section.

Then he brings the fragments together in an expository treatment that is, as he puts it, not ashamed to stoop to the level of application. Davis writes about the historical books with a wit and directness almost unique in the genre, which is why preachers keep buying these volumes. Part of the Focus on the Bible series.