The period of the kings in Israel and Judah is a contrast in extremes.  This period was a time of great evil, oppression and injustice as the majority of the leadership in the nations led the people in rejecting God's covenant and turning to worthless idols.  Yet it was also a period when God extends His love and longs for His people in extreme measure.  The prophets announced God's tireless work to bring His people back.  They demonstrated God's purposes through miracles.  And they warned the people of the devastating result of rejecting the Lord as God.