Category: 2 Chronicles

This chapter describes the reign of Amaziah’s son Uzziah, the next Judean king. “And [Uzziah] did what was right in the eyes of the Lord… But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction. For he… entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. But Azariah the…

This chapter parallels 2 Ki 14, also describing King Amaziah’s pride, and his fall to Israel in battle. “After Amaziah came from striking down the Edomites, he brought the gods… and set them up as his gods and worshiped them, making offerings to them. Therefore the Lord was angry with Amaziah and sent to him…

This chapter describes Jehoash’s final period as King of Judah. “Now after the death of Jehoiada the princes of Judah came and… the king listened to them. And they abandoned the house of the Lord, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols. And wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for…

This chapter parallels 2 Ki 11, describing the coronation of King Jehoash and the execution of Athaliah. “And Jehoiada [the chief priest] made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that they should be the Lord’s people. Then all the people went to the house of Baal and tore it down……

This chapters recounts the next King of Judah, Ahaziah, son of Jehoram. There are so many events and people referenced in a short chapter, it’s pretty hard to follow, but we’ll give it a try. “For when [Ahaziah] came [to Israel], he went out with Jehoram to meet Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the…

This chapter details the reign of Jehoram, Jehoshaphat’s son. “Moreover, [Jehoram] made high places in the hill country of Judah and led the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom and made Judah go astray. And the Lord stirred up against Jehoram the anger of the Philistines and of the Arabians… And they… invaded… and carried away…

This chapter recounts a massive army from surrounding territories approaching Judah, and God’s deliverance of His people. “…Jehoshaphat stood and said, ‘Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.’ And… he appointed those who were to sing to…

This chapter describes King Jehoshaphat’s wise reforms throughout the land of Judah. “…Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, to give judgment for the Lord and to decide disputed cases… And he charged them: ‘Thus you shall do in the fear of the Lord, in faithfulness, and with your whole…

This chapter parallels 1 Ki 22 and recounts King Ahab (of Israel) and King Jehoshaphat (of Judah) waging war against the Syrians, despite the prophesy of Micaiah. “And [Ahab] said to Jehoshaphat, ‘I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your robes.’ As soon as the captains of the [Syrian] chariots saw…

This chapter introduces Asa’s son Jehoshaphat as king of Judah. “Jehoshaphat [Asa’s] son reigned in his place… The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, but sought the God of his father and walked in his commandments, and not according to…