2 Chronicles
Testament: Old Testament
Category: Historical Books
Book Title: 2 Chronicles
Book Author: Traditionally attributed to Ezra
Date Written: Around 450-400 B.C.
Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 20:20
Book Summary
2 Chronicles continues the history of Israel, focusing on the southern kingdom of Judah, the reigns of its kings, the building and dedication of the temple, and the spiritual reforms and failures leading to the exile.
Historical Context
Like 1 Chronicles, this book was written for the post-exilic community, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to God and proper worship to encourage national renewal.
Discussion Questions
1. What does Solomon's prayer and God's response in 2 Chronicles 7 teach us about repentance and restoration?
2. How do the reforms of kings like Hezekiah and Josiah illustrate the importance of returning to God's ways?
3. What can we learn from the chronicler's focus on the temple and worship in our own spiritual lives?
2 Chronicles
Book Highlight: Continues the narrative, focusing on the kings of Judah, the temple, and reforms, ending with the Babylonian exile.