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The Book of 1 & 2 ChroniclesIf my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from

their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.2 Chronicles 7:14

The Overview of the Book - The author intends to encourage His people and remind them of the great and precious promisesGod has given his people. He did this by highlighting the hope there is in the history of Judahs kings, to direct restoration of the

kingdom and emphasized the temple, true worship and the Davidic Dynasty. Author: -Some scholars tend to view Chronicles as a

work other than Ezra and more likely a postexilic anonymous author. Date

Written: Many scholars place the writing of the book between 450 and

400 BC. The book of Chronicles was originally untitled. Its traditional

Hebrew name may be translated the annals of the days

Specific Advice for Reading Note the emphasis on:

The focus on Judah, the southern kingdom, and on the Davidicdynasty.

The temple in Jerusalem and proper worship there.

A phrase to look for is Joyful Songs or Joyful Sounds Chroniclers unique presentation of David and Solomon. The narrative on the divided kingdom, Judah and Israel. Look for blessing and judgment on the different kings. Finally, pay attention to the interest in the role of the Nations

Key Themes and How the Book Fits intoThe Story

Chronicles was written to give this postexilic communityhope and show that restoration and relationship was possible. He

showed that there was hope for the coming of their messiah and

true restoration of the kingdom was thru Christ.

The Chroniclers hope he had for the people of Godbecame a reality in Christ. Those who follow Christ are the heirs

of Israels promise. (Gal 3:14 & 29)

The restoration ofDavids throne was fulfilled inChrist. Christ was born the son of David, the rightful heir to theDavidic Throne. (Lk 1:32)

The Chroniclers emphasis on the temple likewise findsfulfillment in Christ. Christ offered himself on the cross as the

perfect atonement for Sin. (Heb 9:11-28) He intercedes in the

heavenly temple on behalf of His people. (Heb 4:14-16 & 6:20)

The chroniclers focus on divine blessing and judgmenwhich was anticipated in the work of Christ. He suffered death on

the cross that His people might be delivered from Judgment. (Ro

3:21-26) He gives them new life so that they may be assured of

eternal blessing. (2 Peter 3:13)

Chronicles Outline

1) Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1 9

A. The Patriarchs (Ch 1:1 2:2)

B. The Tribe of Judah (Ch 2:3 4:23)

C. The Eleven Tribes (Ch 4:24 8:40)

D. Postexilic Family Heads in Jerusalem (Ch 9)

2) The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10 29

A. Davids Predecessor Saul (Ch 10)

B. Davids Assumption of the Throne (Ch 11-12)

C. Davids Accomplishments (Ch 13-22)

D. Davids Legacy to Solomon (Ch 23:1 29:20)

E. Postexilic Family Heads in Jerusalem (Ch 29:21 30)

3) The Reign of Solomon - 2 Chronicles 1 - 9

A. Solomon Stabilizes the Kingdom (Ch 1)

B. Building and Dedication of the Temple (Ch 2 7)

C. The Greatness of Solomon (Ch 8 9)

4) The Kingdom of Judah 2 Chronicles 10 36

A. Decline: Rehoboam and Abijah (Ch 10 -13)

B. Revival: Asa and Jehoshaphat (Ch 14:1 21:3)

C. Decline: Jehoram, Ahaziah, and Athaliah (Ch 21:4 22:12)

D. Revival: Joash to Jotham (Ch 23 27)

E. The Remaining Kings of Judah (Ch 29 36)