II Chronicles
Old Testament • Book #14
Solomon's temple and the kings of Judah until the exile.
"Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly."
— II Chronicles 1:1
About the Book of II Chronicles
Second Chronicles covers Solomon's reign through the fall of Jerusalem, emphasizing the temple as the center of Israel's relationship with God. It highlights the reforms of godly kings like Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah, while showing how unfaithful kings led to destruction. The book ends with hope: Cyrus of Persia decrees that the exiles may return and rebuild.
Background
- Author
- Traditionally Ezra
- Date Written
- ~450–425 BC
- Genre
- Historical Narrative
Key Themes in II Chronicles
- ▸Centrality of temple worship
- ▸Consequences of faithfulness vs unfaithfulness
- ▸God responds to repentance
- ▸Revival under godly leaders
- ▸Hope after judgment
Famous Verses from II Chronicles
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
— 2 Chronicles 7:14
“O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.”
— 2 Chronicles 20:12
“The Lord is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you.”
— 2 Chronicles 15:2
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.”
— 2 Chronicles 16:9
“Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.”
— 2 Chronicles 20:15
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