Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament books of 1&2 Chronicles.
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Basics
- Date & Author: c 400 BC (after the exile in Babylon), probably by Ezra
- Purpose: Retell the stories with the renewal after the exile in mind
- 1Chronicles: David’s ancestry (1-11) and reign (12-29).
- 2Chronicles: Solomon’s reign (1-9) and the kings of Judah (10-36).
Themes:
- Continuity with the past is signified by the temple in Jerusalem
- Emphasis on God’s gracious and sovereign election of: tribe of Levi as priests; David as King; Solomon as King; Jerusalem; temple.
- Emphasis on compliance with the covenant and heeding the voice of the prophets.
- Emphasis on sin brings judgment & disaster.
- Sustain Israel’s hope for the promised Messiah
Timeline of Kings
- 1010 BC – David becomes King of Judah
- 1002 BC – David becomes King of all Israel
- 991 BC – Solomon born
- 971 BC – Solomon becomes King
- 959 BC – Temple completed
- 931 BC – Rehoboam becomes King of Judah; Jeroboam becomes king of Israel
- 925 BC – King Shishak of Egypt attacks Jerusalem
- 911 BC – Asa becomes King of Judah
- 874 BC – Elijah begins his ministry; Ahab becomes King of Israel
- 873 BC – Jehoshaphat becomes King of Judah
Relationship to Kings & Samuel
- 1 Chronicles covers the same period of time as 2 Samuel and both describe the reign of David.
- 2 Chronicles covers the same period of time as 1 Kings and 2 Kings and both describe the time from Solomon to the Babylonian Captivity. In Chronicles the kings of Israel are not mentioned unless they do something that relates to the kings of Judah.
Genre: Understanding Narrative
Background & Outlines
General
Chart: Kings of Israel & Judah
Chart: Bible History at a glance
Introduction to the Northern Kingdom
Introduction to the Southern Kingdom
Blue Letter Bible: Old Testament Timeline
Jensen’s Survey of the Old Testament
ESV: Introduction to 1-2 Chronicles
James van Dine: Analysis of Chronicles
Will Pounds: 1 & 2 Chronicles – Introductions
David Malick: An Introduction to 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles
1Chronicles
ESV: Introduction to 1-2 Chronicles
ESV: The Global Message of 1Chronicles
Biblehub: 1Chronicles Chronology
Ray C Stedman: Overview of the Book
John MacArthur Overview: 1Chronicles
NIV Study Bible Intro to 1Chronicles
JVernon McGee: 1 Chronicles Overview
William Orr: Key to 1 Chronicles
Charles Swindoll: Book of First Chronicles Overview
2Chronicles
ESV: The Global Message of 2Chronicles
Biblehub: 2Chronicles Chronology
Ray C Stedman: Overview of the Book
John MacArthur Overview: 2Chronicles
NIV Study Bible Intro to 2Chronicles
JVernon McGee: 2 Chronicles Overview
William Orr: Key to 2 Chronicles
Charles Swindoll: Book of Second Chronicles Overview
Maps from Holman Bible Atlas
The Battle at Ebenezer and the Loss of the Ark
The Ministry of Samuel and Anointment of Saul
The Kingdom of Saul and His Wars
The United Monarchy under Solomon (1)
The United Monarchy under Solomon (2)
Solomon’s Economic Enterprises
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
ESV Maps
Maps of Kingdoms of Israel & Judah – Holman Bible Atlas
The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (1)
The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (2)
The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (3)
The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (3)
Conflicts between Israel and Aram-Damascus
The Omride DynastyThe Golden Ages of the 9th & 8th centuries BCE
Phoenician Trade and Civilization
Trade Routes throughout the Middle East
Travel Routes throughout Palestine
Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah
The Assyrian Empire under Tiglath-Pileser III
Tiglath-Pileser III’s Campaigns
Fall of Samaria and Deportation of Israelites
The Fall of the Kingdom of Israel
Assyrian Districts after the Fall of Samaria
Prophets of the 8th Century BCE
Judah Alone amid International Powers – Holman Bible Atlas
Hezekiah’s Preparation for Revolt
Sennacherib’s Campaign against Judah
Assyria in the 7th century BCE
The Rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire
The Districts of Judah under King Josiah
Nebuchadnezzar’s Campaigns against Judah
ESV Maps
Keywords
- House, ark, covenant, cry (cried), seek (sought), heart, pray (prayer, prayed), prophet (s).
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary Chronicles, Theology of
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Chronicles, books of
Easton’s Bible Dictionary Chronicles, Books of
Fausset Bible Dictionary Chronicles, the Books of
Holman Bible Dictionary Chronicles, Books of
Morrish Bible Dictionary Chronicles, Books of the
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Chronicles, Books of
The Jewish Encyclopedia Chronicles, Books of
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Chronicles
McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia Chronicles
Solomon
Nave Topical Bible Solomon
American Tract Society Solomon
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Solomon
Easton’s Bible Dictionary Solomon
Fausset Bible Dictionary Solomon
Holman Bible Dictionary Solomon
Hitchcock Bible Names Solomon
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Solomon
Hastings’ Dictionary of the NT Solomon; Solomon
Whyte’s Bible Characters Solomon
Watson’s Theological Dictionary Solomon
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Solomon
Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Solomon
McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia Solomon
David
Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary: David; Life of David – Theological Perspective
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: David
McClintock and Strong: David
David means “well-beloved” – Hitchcock’s Bible Names
American Tract Society David
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary David
Easton’s Bible Dictionary David
Fausset Bible Dictionary David
Holman Bible Dictionary David
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible David
Hastings’ Dictionary of the NT David; David
Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in his services
Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in his races
Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in his vices
Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in His Virtues
Wilson’s Bible Types David
Watson’s Theological Dictionary David
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia David
Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia David
King, Kingship
Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary: King, Kingship
Holman Bible Dictionary: King, Kingship
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: King, Kingship
McClintock and Strong: King, Kingship
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: King, Kingdom
Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature:King, Kingship
WHYTE’S Dictionary of Bible Characters in Chronicles
Solomon, and a Greater Than Solomon
Commentaries & Study Bibles
Best Commentaries on 1 & 2 Chronicles – Ligonier Ministries
Best Commentaries on 1 & 2 Chronicles
Best Commentary on 1-2 Chronicles – Best Commentaries Reviews
Matthew Henry: 1 Chronicles
Matthew Henry: 2 Chronicles
Albert Barnes Notes: 1 Chronicles
Albert Barnes Notes: 2 Chronicles
Reformation Study Bible Notes: 1 Chronicles
Reformation Study Bible Notes: 2 Chronicles
Geneva Study Bible: 1 Chronicles
Geneva Study Bible: 2 Chronicles
Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: 1Chronciles
Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: 2Chronicles
Articles
2 Kings 20:1-11 The Openness of God: Does Prayer Change God? (Hezekiah’s Prayer)
Empowered by the Spirit of God- Holy Spirit in the Histographic Writings of the OT — D. Block
The Case For Kingship In The Old Testament Narrative Books And The Psalms — D M. Howard
Counterfeit Davids Davidic Restoration and the Architecture of 1–2 Kings — Peter J. Leithart
Israelite Kings In Assyrian Inscriptions — Bryant G. Wood
The Content And Significance Of The Books Of Samuel… — William J. Dumbrell
David’s Rise And Saul’s Demise- Narrative Analogy In 1 Samuel 24-26 — Robert P. Gordon
The Davidic Covenant — Michael A. Grisanti
The Everlasting Covenant — D. F. Payne
How Are the Mighty Fallen! A Study of 2 Samuel 1-17-27 — David L. Zapf
David’s Transfer of the Ark according to Josephus — Christopher T. Begg
Priest And King Or Priest-King In 1 Samuel 2-35 — Karl Deenick
‘Play it again, Sam’ The Poetics of Narrative Repetition in 1 Samuel 1–7 — David G. Firth
The Chronology Of Saul And David — Leslie McFall
Taking God At His Word (2 Samuel 7-1-29) — F. W. Tyler.
The Amalekite’s Report Of Saul’s Death- Political Intrigue Or Incompatible Sources– Bill T. Arnold
Structure, Context And Meaning In The Samuel Conclusion (2 Sa. 21-24) — Herbert H. Klement.
Theology and Art in the Narrative of the Ammonite War (2 Samuel 10-12) — John I. Lawlor .
An Everlasting House- An Exegesis Of 2 Samuel 7 — Maarten Kuivenhoven
Josephus’ Portrait Of Asa — By- Louis H. Feldman
1 Kings 22:19-23 False Prophets and the Deceiving Spirit — Richard Mayhue
Why Barzillai Of Gilead (1Ki 2-7) Narrative Art- Hermeneutics Of Suspicion In 1Ki 1-2 — I W. Provan
Josephus’ Retelling Of 1 Kings 1 For A Graeco-Roman Audience — Christopher Begg
A Translation Guide to the Chronological Data in Kings and Chronicles — Leslie McFall
The Message of the Book of Kings in Relation to Deuteronomy and Jeremiah — Gershon Galil
Elisha and the Bears- A Critical Monograph on 2Ki 2-23–25 –Richard G. Messner
The Invasion Of Sennacherib — Kemper Fullerton
When Was Samaria Captured- The Need for Precision In Biblical Chronologies — R C. Young
2 Kings 3- History or Historical Fiction- — Joe M. Sprinkle
The Purpose Of The Books Of Chronicles — By- William J. Dumbrell
Jabez- A Man Named Pain- An Integrative Hermeneutical Exercise — Elaine A. Heath
Peculiarities Problems Of Genealogical Method Of Text In The Book Of Chronicles –R D. Culver
When Did Jerusalem Fall- — Rodger C. Young
GotQuestions.org
1Chronicles
Book of 1 Chronicles – Bible Survey
What is the purpose of First and Second Chronicles?
Why were genealogies so important to Israel?
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
In what way was the earth divided in Peleg’s time?
What should we learn from the life of David?
Why didn’t God allow David to build the temple?
Who are the sons of David mentioned in the Bible?
What should we learn from the life of Solomon?
Who were the mighty men of David?
2Chronicles
Book of 2 Chronicles – Bible Survey
What is the purpose of First and Second Chronicles?
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
What should we learn from the life of Solomon?
Why did Solomon worship at a high place?
Was it God’s desire for Israel to worship Him in a temple in Jerusalem?
Does 2 Chronicles 5:14 teach slaying in the Spirit?
What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14?
Who was King Uzziah in the Bible?
Who was King Asa in the Bible?
Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible?
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible?
When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians?
What age was Jehoiachin when he began his reign?
Why did God sometimes judge the entire nation for the actions of its king?
When and how was Judah conquered by the Babylonians?
Who was King Josiah in the Bible?
What age was Jehoiachin when he began his reign?
What is the significance of high places in the Bible
Finding the Kings in Scripture
United Monarchy
Saul: 1 Samuel 9:1–31:13; 1 Chronicles 10:1–14
David: 1 Kings 1:1–2:9; 1 Chronicles 11:1–29:30
Solomon: 1 Kings 2:10–11:43; 2 Chronicles 1:1–9:31
Southern Kingdom (Judah)
Rehoboam: 1 Kings 12:1–14:31; 2 Chronicles 10:1–12:16
Abijam (Abijah): 1 Kings 15:1–8; 2 Chronicles 13:1–22
Asa: 1 Kings 15:9–24; 2 Chronicles 14:1–16:14
Jehoshaphat: 1 Kings 22:41–50; 2 Chronicles 17:1–20:37
Jehoram\Joram: 2 Kings 8:16–24; 2 Chronicles 21:1–20
Ahaziah: 2 Kings 8:25–29; 2 Chronicles 22:1–9
Athaliah (Queen): 2 Kings 11:1–16; 2 Chronicles 22:1–23:21
Jehoash\Joash: 2 Kings 11:17–12:21; 2 Chronicles 23:16–24:27
Amaziah: 2 Kings 14:1–22; 2 Chronicles 25:1–28
Uzziah (Azariah): 2 Kings 15:1–7; 2 Chronicles 26:1–23
Jotham: 2 Kings 15:32–38; 2 Chronicles 27:1–9
Ahaz: 2 Kings 16:1–20; 2 Chronicles 28:1–27
Hezekiah: 2 Kings 18:1–20:21; 2 Chronicles 29:1–32:33
Manasseh: 2 Kings 21:1–18; 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
Amon: 2 Kings 21:19–26; 2 Chronicles 33:21–25
Josiah: 2 Kings 22:1–23:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1–35:27
Jehoahaz: 2 Kings 23:31–33; 2 Chronicles 36:1–4
Jehoiakim: 2 Kings 23:34–24:7; 2 Chronicles 36:5–8
Jehoiachin: 2 Kings 24:8–16; 2 Chronicles 36:9, 10
Zedekiah: 2 Kings 24:18–25:21; 2 Chronicles 36:11–21
Northern Kingdom (Israel)
Jeroboam: 1Kings 12:25–14:20
Nadab: 1Kings 15:25–31
Baasha: 1Kings 15:32–16:7
Elah: 1Kings 16:8–14
Zimri: 1Kings 16:15–20
Tibni: 1Kings 16:21, 22
Omri: 1Kings 16:21–28
Ahab: 1Kings 16:29–22:40
Ahaziah: 1 Kings 22:51–53; 2 Kings 1:1–18
Jehoram\Joram: 2 Kings 2:1–8:15
Jehu: 2 Kings 9:1–10:36
Jehoahaz: 2 Kings 13:1–9
Jehoash\Joash: 2 Kings 13:10–25
Jeroboam II: 2 Kings 14:23–29
Zechariah: 2 Kings 15:8–12
Shallum: 2 Kings 15:13–15
Menahem: 2 Kings 15:16–22
Pekahiah: 2 Kings 15:23–26
Pekah: 2 Kings 15:27–31
Hoshea: 2 Kings 17:1–41
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