Book Introduction
2 Chronicles
Written by Unknown (traditionally Ezra)
The Author
Unknown (traditionally Ezra) — A priestly historian writing for the returned exiles, reminding them that faithfulness to God and Temple worship are what matter most
Same authorship tradition as 1 Chronicles — likely or someone in his circle. Originally one book with 1 Chronicles.
400s BC
The post-exile community in
To retell the history of kings, showing that faithfulness to God brings blessing and unfaithfulness brings judgment
What's It About?
2 Chronicles covers reign through the fall of — but only tracks the southern kingdom of . The northern kingdom barely gets mentioned. Each king is measured by their relationship to the and to God. Faithful kings like and bring revival. Unfaithful ones bring disaster. The book ends with in ruins — but its final verse quotes of Persia ordering the Temple rebuilt. Hope gets the last word.
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