Old Testament

2 Chronicles

Author Traditionally attributed to Ezra

Date Written ~450–425 BC

Chapters 36

Theme Temple worship and Judah's kings

Summary

2 Chronicles covers the history of Judah's kings from Solomon through the Babylonian exile, focusing on the southern kingdom's faithfulness or unfaithfulness in temple worship. It concludes with Cyrus's decree allowing the exiles to return and rebuild the temple.

Outline

Solomon's Reign and the Temple (1–9)
The Kingdom Divided (10–11)
Kings of Judah (12–36)
Exile and Cyrus's Decree (36:17–23)

Key Verses

2 Chronicles 7:14

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

2 Chronicles 16:9

"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."

2 Chronicles 20:12

"We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you."

Christ in 2 Chronicles

The temple as God's dwelling pointing to Christ; the godly kings as types of the righteous Messiah; the promise of restoration

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