From this point onward, and in 1Kings 22:41-54 the author must alternately focus on the northern and southern kingdoms; for him, both are part of God’s people. Over the next forty years, two kings ascended the throne of Judah and five ruled in Israel through two dynastic changes. This turbulent period is summarized in the book with a few religious assessments. Sometimes, only the outline remains without the details; generally, the author’s explanation is simple.