The book of 2 Chronicles
The Book of 2 Chronicles
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
Solomon was a prominent king who built the temple. When he dies, the Jewish nation divides into two (Northern Israel & Judah). The destruction of Jerusalem is covered with 2 Chronicles ending with the Persian king Cyrus allowing the people of Judah return and rebuild the decimated temple.
Who wrote the book of 2 Chronicles?
Unknown but many sources point to Ezra as a possibility.
Who is the audience?
The people of Judah who have returned from exile.
Timeframe 2 Chronicles was written:
Written around 450-400 B.C.
"In short" (One sentence summary):
2 Chronicles covers the succession of King Solomon to the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile.
Fun facts about 2 Chronicles/Did you know?
The last two verses of 2 Chronicles are exactly the same as the first three verses of the next book, Ezra.
