In the Chronicler’s mind, Solomon’s purpose and legacy were to be found in the construction of the temple. As early as 1 Chronicles 22 the author recorded David’s charge to…
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After describing Solomon’s rise to power, the Chronicler went on to give an extensive view of the spiritual ministers of the temple. In 1 Chronicles 22, the author described David’s…
The Chronicler noted that two themes dominated David’s life, his desire to build the temple and his great military success. In 1 Chronicles 19-22, the author catalogued David’s conquests, including…
When the king of Tyre sent supplies and servants to build a palace for David, David also “prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for…
The Chronicler wished for his readers to understand that, although they had been exiled, their God had not changed. To help fortify this theological vision for his audience, the Chronicler…
For nine chapters, the Chronicler catalogued the family tree of the faithful with great care. His concern was to legitimize the returning exiles within the framework of redemptive history. The…
In the Chronicler’s genealogical records, he underscored the prominence of the Levites amongst the exiles who had returned to the Promised Land. In 1 Chronicles 6, one of the most…
The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles provide a historian’s perspective on events from the reign of King Saul to King Cyrus’s decree allowing a remnant to return to Jerusalem…
The final chapters of 2 Kings verify the word the Lord spoke through Moses and Joshua (Deut 28:58-68; Josh 24:19-24). Their negative appraisals of Israel were confirmed despite the recent…
2 Chronicles 1-5; Proverbs 19
In 1 Chronicles, the author gave an account of the history of humankind from Adam to the great King David. His goal was to tell of God’s special choice of…
2 Chronicles with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament