The Second Chronicles

Courtesy of Alexander Scourby(Bible Audio)2Chronicles

Background: Solomon, the builder of the Temple, is the focus of ch1-9. The remaining chapters, is only in the history of Judah, through whom God would continue his purpose. Special attention is also given to kings who promoted religious reform. The end of the book goes beyond 2K as it hints that the period in exile in Babylon is about to end. Persia has taken over the Babylonian empire. 36chs

Author: See 1Ch.


Date and Location: See 1Ch.

Recipients: See 1Ch.

Purpose: See 1Ch. 2Ch. Shows God’s continuing faithfulness to the house of David (7:17,18)

Unique Features: only found in 2Ch. And not in the parallel in 1,2, K
*Miracle at the end of Solomon’s prayer (7:1-3)
*The defection of godly Levites and other northern Israelites to Judah after civil war (11:13-17)
*The temporary humbling of Rehoboam (12:2-8, 12)
*The stoning of Zechariah (24:2-22)
*The conversion of Manasseh (33:10-17)
8Various additional details about Jehoshaphat, Uzziah, Hezekiah and Josiah

Comparison: See 1,2K
Ex
^Bezalel (Ex31:2) and Solomon (1Ch28:6)
^Both Bezalel and Solomon, of the tribe of Judah  
^Both Bezalel and Solomon, were guided by the Spirit in the work (1:1-12; Ex31:3)
^The glory of God appeared at the dedication of both Tabernacle and the temple (7:1 Ex40:34)

Abbreviations: 2Chron. / Chro. / Chr. / Ch

MV: Ez33:5
Bib1Yr: Hosea, Joel