2 Chronicles

The history of Judah from Solomon to the Babylonian exile

Old Testament 36 Chapters Author: Ezra
Temple Kings of Judah Revival Exile

Chapters

Chapter 1

Wisdom

Solomon's Wisdom and Wealth

Solomon asks for wisdom and receives great wealth

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 1:7, 2 Chronicles 1:10, 2 Chronicles 1:12

Wisdom Divine Gift Wealth Leadership
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Chapter 2

Temple Building

Preparations for the Temple

Solomon makes preparations and requests help from Hiram

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 2:4, 2 Chronicles 2:6, 2 Chronicles 2:12

Temple Building Preparation International Relations Divine Greatness
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Chapter 3

Temple Building

Temple Construction Begins

Solomon begins building the temple on Mount Moriah

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 3:1, 2 Chronicles 3:3, 2 Chronicles 3:8

Temple Building Mount Moriah Measurements Divine Choice
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Chapter 4

Temple Furnishings

Temple Furnishings

Solomon makes the temple furnishings and vessels

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 4:1, 2 Chronicles 4:6, 2 Chronicles 4:19

Temple Furnishings Bronze Work Washing Priestly Service
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Chapter 5

Ark of Covenant

Ark Brought to Temple

The ark is brought into the completed temple

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 5:2, 2 Chronicles 5:7, 2 Chronicles 5:14

Ark of Covenant Assembly Priests Divine Presence
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Chapter 6

Prayer

Solomon's Prayer

Solomon's prayer of dedication for the temple

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 6:14, 2 Chronicles 6:18, 2 Chronicles 6:21

Prayer God's Greatness Covenant Steadfast Love
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Chapter 7

God's Glory

God's Glory Fills the Temple

Solomon dedicates the temple and God's glory fills it

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 7:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 7:16

God's Glory Prayer Healing Humility
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Chapter 8

Building Projects

Solomon's Other Activities

Solomon's building projects and administrative work

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 8:11, 2 Chronicles 8:14, 2 Chronicles 8:16

Building Projects Administration Worship Holiness
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Chapter 9

International Fame

Queen of Sheba

The Queen of Sheba visits and is amazed by Solomon

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 9:1, 2 Chronicles 9:6, 2 Chronicles 9:12

International Fame Wisdom Wealth Royal Visit
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Chapter 10

Counsel

Rehoboam's Folly

Rehoboam rejects wise counsel and the kingdom divides

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 10:7, 2 Chronicles 10:15, 2 Chronicles 10:19

Counsel Foolishness Division Kingdom Split
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Chapter 11

Divine Command

Rehoboam's Reign

Rehoboam strengthens Judah and appoints priests

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 11:4, 2 Chronicles 11:17, 2 Chronicles 11:23

Divine Command Kingdom Strengthening Security Righteousness
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Chapter 12

Forsaking God

Rehoboam's Downfall

Rehoboam forsakes the Lord and is humbled

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 12:1, 2 Chronicles 12:6, 2 Chronicles 12:12

Forsaking God Humility Divine Righteousness Repentance
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Chapter 13

Divine Help

Abijah's Victory

Abijah defeats Jeroboam and relies on the Lord

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 13:4, 2 Chronicles 13:12, 2 Chronicles 13:18

Divine Help Victory Covenant Priestly Support
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Chapter 14

Righteousness

Asa's Good Reign

Asa removes idolatry and trusts in the Lord

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 14:2, 2 Chronicles 14:7, 2 Chronicles 14:11

Righteousness Building Seeking God Peace
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Chapter 15

Prophecy

Asa's Reform

Asa's religious reforms and covenant renewal

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 15:2, 2 Chronicles 15:7, 2 Chronicles 15:15

Prophecy Seeking God Covenant Joy
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Chapter 16

False Reliance

Asa's Mistake

Asa seeks help from Syria instead of the Lord

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 16:7, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 16:12

False Reliance Divine Rebuke God's Eyes Heart Condition
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Chapter 17

Divine Presence

Jehoshaphat's Good Reign

Jehoshaphat strengthens Judah and teaches the law

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 17:3, 2 Chronicles 17:6, 2 Chronicles 17:9

Divine Presence Righteousness Teaching Law
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Chapter 18

Alliance

Jehoshaphat's Alliance

Jehoshaphat allies with Ahab and is rebuked

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 18:3, 2 Chronicles 18:31, 2 Chronicles 18:33

Alliance False Prophets Divine Guidance War
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Chapter 19

Divine Rebuke

Jehoshaphat's Judicial Reform

Jehoshaphat appoints judges and establishes justice

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 19:2, 2 Chronicles 19:6, 2 Chronicles 19:11

Divine Rebuke Judicial Reform Fear of God Justice
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Chapter 20

Prayer

Jehoshaphat's Victory

Jehoshaphat wins victory through prayer and worship

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 20:12, 2 Chronicles 20:15, 2 Chronicles 20:22

Prayer Trust God's Battle Worship
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Chapter 21

Evil

Jehoram's Evil Reign

Jehoram kills his brothers and leads Judah into sin

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 21:6, 2 Chronicles 21:10, 2 Chronicles 21:19

Evil Ahab's Influence Divine Judgment Enemy Attack
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Chapter 22

Evil Counsel

Ahaziah's Brief Reign

Ahaziah's wicked reign and death

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 22:3, 2 Chronicles 22:4, 2 Chronicles 22:9

Evil Counsel Ahab's Influence Wickedness Divine Judgment
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Chapter 23

Coup

Athaliah's Usurpation

Athaliah seizes power and kills the royal family

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 23:1, 2 Chronicles 23:11, 2 Chronicles 23:21

Coup Covenant Royal Restoration Courage
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Chapter 24

Righteousness

Joash's Reign and Death

Joash repairs the temple but later turns to evil

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 24:2, 2 Chronicles 24:14, 2 Chronicles 24:25

Righteousness Temple Repair Treachery Divine Judgment
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Chapter 25

Partial Obedience

Amaziah's Mixed Reign

Amaziah's partial obedience and eventual defeat

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 25:2, 2 Chronicles 25:8, 2 Chronicles 25:20

Partial Obedience Divine Warning Pride Defeat
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Chapter 26

Seeking God

Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride

Uzziah's success and his punishment for pride

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 26:5, 2 Chronicles 26:16, 2 Chronicles 26:21

Seeking God Prosperity Pride Divine Punishment
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Chapter 27

Righteousness

Jotham's Good Reign

Jotham's righteous reign and building projects

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 27:2, 2 Chronicles 27:6, 2 Chronicles 27:9

Righteousness Building Might Ordered Ways
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Chapter 28

Wickedness

Ahaz's Wickedness

Ahaz's great evil and seeking help from Assyria

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 28:1, 2 Chronicles 28:5, 2 Chronicles 28:20

Wickedness Divine Judgment Defeat Captivity
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Chapter 29

Righteousness

Hezekiah's Reform

Hezekiah begins his reign with religious reform

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 29:2, 2 Chronicles 29:5, 2 Chronicles 29:36

Righteousness Reform Consecration Cleansing
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Chapter 30

Passover

Passover Celebration

Hezekiah celebrates Passover with great joy

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 30:1, 2 Chronicles 30:12, 2 Chronicles 30:27

Passover Unity Divine Help Joy
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Chapter 31

Organization

Hezekiah's Organization

Hezekiah organizes the priests and Levites

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 31:2, 2 Chronicles 31:4, 2 Chronicles 31:21

Organization Priests Levites Service
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Chapter 32

Courage

Sennacherib's Invasion

Hezekiah trusts God and Jerusalem is delivered

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 32:7, 2 Chronicles 32:8, 2 Chronicles 32:22

Courage Divine Help Trust Deliverance
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Chapter 33

Evil

Manasseh's Repentance

Manasseh's great evil and eventual repentance

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 33:2, 2 Chronicles 33:12, 2 Chronicles 33:13

Evil Distress Repentance Divine Mercy
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Chapter 34

Righteousness

Josiah's Reform

Josiah's great religious reform and covenant renewal

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 34:2, 2 Chronicles 34:31, 2 Chronicles 34:33

Righteousness Reform Covenant Obedience
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Chapter 35

Passover

Josiah's Passover

Josiah celebrates the greatest Passover since Samuel

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 35:1, 2 Chronicles 35:18, 2 Chronicles 35:24

Passover Great Celebration Unique Event Righteousness
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Chapter 36

Disobedience

The Exile and Return

Judah's exile to Babylon and Cyrus's decree for return

Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 36:16, 2 Chronicles 36:22, 2 Chronicles 36:23

Disobedience Exile Prophecy Fulfilled Return
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About 2 Chronicles

The history of Judah from Solomon to the Babylonian exile

Testament

Old Testament

Author

Ezra