In these chapters of 2 Chronicles, the author recorded the final years of Hezekiah and the full reigns of Manasseh and Amon, whose collective stories are also found in 2…
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In 2 Chronicles 28-31, King Ahaz provided a dark background for the brightness of King Hezekiah. In accord with 2 Chronicles more broadly, the Chronicler here noted that each king’s…
These chapters of 2 Chronicles are another example of the esteem the Chronicler placed upon the institution of the temple. He wanted his audience to have the highest of affections…
The Chronicler catalogued the kings of Judah so that his audience would walk in covenant faithfulness, as exemplified during the best days of Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20). When some of…
In these chapters of 2 Chronicles, the author recounted the history of the people of God so as to persuade his audience to be faithful and receive God’s blessing. The…
To inspire his downcast audience, the Chronicler recounted the days Judah enjoyed under men like King Asa, including their military success and spiritual devotion. The Chronicler elevated Asa as an…
The Chronicler developed a theological vision for the returned exiles and their descendants. He thus called his audience to remember the faithfulness and might of their God from Adam to…
The Chronicler was an inspirational writer. He used the history of Israel during the Golden Age of David and Solomon to inspire his audience to adopt a theological vision similar…
The Chronicler looked back over the history of God’s people and magnified the Lord’s faithfulness. He wanted to encourage his fellow Hebrews in their quest to remain distinct and holy,…
2 Chronicles 34-35; Psalm 80; Proverbs 29
Knowing the Chronicler’s agenda with Judah’s kings, one suspects he would not ignore Josiah and the reforms enjoyed under his leadership. Josiah had a tender heart toward the things of…
2 Chronicles with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament