1 & 2 CHRONICLES OVERVIEW

century. The name Chronicles was given to these books by Jerome in the 4 th century.

The Chronicles were written around 450 B.C. and Jewish tradition and most scholars believe that Ezra was the author.

Outline of the Chronicles: 1 Chr. 1-9 Genealogies 1 Chr The Reign of David 2 Chr. 1-9 The Reign of Solomon 2 Chr History of the Kings of Judah Outline of the Chronicles: 1 Chr. 1-9 Genealogies 1 Chr The Reign of David 2 Chr. 1-9 The Reign of Solomon 2 Chr History of the Kings of Judah

"It was necessary to have these genealogies to distribute the land and to maintain the temple services when the people returned. God, therefore, had these records carefully preserved... According to Jewish tradition, Ezra was the author. He frequently made references to other histories and the official archives. He had access to journals, diaries and public records, to previous Old Testament books, and best of all, the Holy Spirit of God guided him in writing this sacred narrative...

They had for their immediate object the resettling of the land according to the public records. Those who returned from captivity were entitled to lands formerly held by their families (Lev. 25). The priesthood was hereditary in families. A priest was to be succeeded by his son. The kingly line of David must be preserved. The most important and precious of all promises was that Jesus Christ would come in David's family. The main interest of these genealogies is to trace the descent to David's line."

1 Chronicles 4:9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested.

1 Chronicles 17:11 "And it shall be, when your days are fulfilled, when you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up your seed after you, who will be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. 12 "He shall build Me a house, and I will establish his throne forever. 13 "I will be his Father, and he shall be My son; and I will not take My mercy away from him, as I took it from him who was before you. 14 "And I will establish him in My house and in My kingdom forever; and his throne shall be established forever."

In 1 & 2 Chronicles there is lot of attention given to the temple. 1 Chr David's preparation for it 2 Chr built, furnished, and dedicated 2 Chr. 24 repaired by Joash 2 Chr repaired by Hezekiah In 1 & 2 Chronicles there is lot of attention given to the temple. 1 Chr David's preparation for it 2 Chr built, furnished, and dedicated 2 Chr. 24 repaired by Joash 2 Chr repaired by Hezekiah

2 Chronicles 34:19 Thus it happened, when the king heard the words of the Law, that he tore his clothes. 20 Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying, 21 "Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for those who are left in Israel and Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found; for great is the wrath of the LORD that is poured out on us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD, to do according to all that is written in this book."

1 Kings 7:8 – house built for the daughter of Pharaoh, but 2 Chr. 8:11 tells the reason why 2 Kings - Jeroboam worshipped golden calves, but 2 Chr. 11:15 adds he worshipped demons. 2 Kings – nothing said about Abijah’s redeeming act, but 2 Chr. 13:5-18 tells us about it. 1 Kings 7:8 – house built for the daughter of Pharaoh, but 2 Chr. 8:11 tells the reason why 2 Kings - Jeroboam worshipped golden calves, but 2 Chr. 11:15 adds he worshipped demons. 2 Kings – nothing said about Abijah’s redeeming act, but 2 Chr. 13:5-18 tells us about it.

2 Chr. 16:12 – In Asa last illness he sought the help of physicians instead of the Lord. 2 Kings 18:4-6 - only 3 verses tell of Hezekiah’s reformation, but 2 Chronicles uses 3 chapters to tell about it. 2 Kings 21 - records Manasseh’s wickedness, but 2 Chr. 33:11-17 tells of his captivity and restoration 2 Chr. 16:12 – In Asa last illness he sought the help of physicians instead of the Lord. 2 Kings 18:4-6 - only 3 verses tell of Hezekiah’s reformation, but 2 Chronicles uses 3 chapters to tell about it. 2 Kings 21 - records Manasseh’s wickedness, but 2 Chr. 33:11-17 tells of his captivity and restoration

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

Around 721 B.C. Israel was taken into Assyrian captivity Nebuchadnezzar led three seiges against Judah (606 B.C., 597 B.C., 586 B.C.), which lead to the destruction or Jerusalem and it captivity For 70 years the children of Israel were slaves of Babylon Around 721 B.C. Israel was taken into Assyrian captivity Nebuchadnezzar led three seiges against Judah (606 B.C., 597 B.C., 586 B.C.), which lead to the destruction or Jerusalem and it captivity For 70 years the children of Israel were slaves of Babylon

Lesson 1: People Cannot Afford to Ignore God's Requirements Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. Lesson 1: People Cannot Afford to Ignore God's Requirements Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

Lesson 2: No Man Can Serve Two Masters Exodus 20:3 " You shall have no other gods before Me. "I will make them one nation in the land, upon the mountains of Israel; and one king" (Ezek. 37:22). "... neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with detestable things." (Ezek. 37:23) Matthew 6:24 " No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Lesson 2: No Man Can Serve Two Masters Exodus 20:3 " You shall have no other gods before Me. "I will make them one nation in the land, upon the mountains of Israel; and one king" (Ezek. 37:22). "... neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with detestable things." (Ezek. 37:23) Matthew 6:24 " No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Lesson 3: The Actions of People Never Escape God's Notice Ezekiel 9:9 The LORD has forsaken the land, and the LORD does not see!' 2 Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars." Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. Lesson 3: The Actions of People Never Escape God's Notice Ezekiel 9:9 The LORD has forsaken the land, and the LORD does not see!' 2 Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars." Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

Jeremiah 16:17 "For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity hidden from My eyes. Hebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Jeremiah 16:17 "For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity hidden from My eyes. Hebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Lesson 4: God does not Wish Anyone to Perish, but His Patience can be Exhausted Nahum 1:3 The LORD is slow to anger but great in power; the LORD will certainly not allow the wicked to go unpunished. Lesson 4: God does not Wish Anyone to Perish, but His Patience can be Exhausted Nahum 1:3 The LORD is slow to anger but great in power; the LORD will certainly not allow the wicked to go unpunished.

Lesson 5: God Keeps His Promises and what he says will happen happens Zechariah 1:6 Yet surely My words and My statutes, Which I commanded My servants the prophets, Did they not overtake your fathers? "So they returned and said: 'Just as the LORD of hosts determined to do to us, According to our ways and according to our deeds, So He has dealt with us.' Lesson 5: God Keeps His Promises and what he says will happen happens Zechariah 1:6 Yet surely My words and My statutes, Which I commanded My servants the prophets, Did they not overtake your fathers? "So they returned and said: 'Just as the LORD of hosts determined to do to us, According to our ways and according to our deeds, So He has dealt with us.'

Lesson 6: Israel Learned Little from Their Captivity Zechariah 7:12 "Yes, they made their hearts like flint, refusing to hear the law and the words which the LORD of hosts had sent by His Spirit through the former prophets. Thus great wrath came from the LORD of hosts. Lesson 6: Israel Learned Little from Their Captivity Zechariah 7:12 "Yes, they made their hearts like flint, refusing to hear the law and the words which the LORD of hosts had sent by His Spirit through the former prophets. Thus great wrath came from the LORD of hosts.

"the wrath of Jehovah arose against his people, till there was no remedy" (2 Chr. 36:16).

"These things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted" (1 Cor. 10:6). "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope" (Rom. 15:4). "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope" (Rom. 15:4). Will we heed the warnings of history? "These things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted" (1 Cor. 10:6). "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope" (Rom. 15:4). Will we heed the warnings of history?