A review of 2 Chronicles

A review of 2 Chronicles

Title

Same as 1 Chronicles

Authorship

Same as 1 Chronicles

Date

Same as 1 Chronicles

Outline

1. The Reign of King Solomon

A. Inauguration of Solomon

B. Completion of the temple

C. The glory of Solomon's reign

2. The Reigns of the Kings of Judah

A. Division of the Kingdom under King Rehoboam

B. The reforms under Judah's good Kings

C. The fall of Judah

3. The Proclamation of King Cyrus to return to Judah

The book of Second Chronicles presents a positive look back at the history of Israel during the reign of King Solomon and the history of Kings in David's line in Judah following Solomon. The emphasis on Godly worship continues on but here the emphasis is focused on the Temple that Solomon built.

King Hezekiah and King Josiah are great figures in Second Chronicles but other less righteous kings are also treats as positively as possible.

Where good things can be said the author does so, however, serious sins are not glossed over and neglected either. Most notably King Manasseh's horrible sins are reported but his repentance s in exile in Babylon ends his story on a positive note.

The book closes with Cyrus's decree that Israel can return home and rebuild the temple. There is encouragement here for the people to rebuild and recapture the glory of the past. The same God who helped King Solomon construct the first temple will be there to help build another temple.

Major Characters

Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah

Major Events

Israel's great heritage and bright future

The reign of Solomon

The completion of the Temple

Reforms under Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah and Josiah

The decree of King Cyrus of Persia to rebuild the temple

Purpose and Message

Same as 1 Chronicles

Return to Old Testament from 2 Chronicles