Category: 2 Chronicles

This chapter describes the final years of Asa king of Judah, as he departs from the Lord and makes a series of poor choices. “At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him, ‘Because you relied on the king of Syria, and did not rely on the Lord…

This chapter tells of a spiritual reformation or revival led by Asa in Judah. “As soon as Asa heard these words, the prophecy of Azariah the son of Oded, he took courage and put away the detestable idols from all the land of Judah and Benjamin… and he repaired the altar of the Lord that…

This chapter describes some of the acts of Asa, son of Abijah, son of Rehoboam. “And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. He took away the foreign altars and the high places and broke down the pillars and cut down the Asherim and commanded Judah to…

This chapter describes the reign of Abijah, Rehoboam’s son (Solomon’s grandson). ” ‘And now you think to withstand the kingdom of the Lord in the hand of the sons of David, because you are a great multitude and have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made you for gods. But as for us, the…

This chapter concludes Rehoboam’s reign in Judah. The last verse mentions his death, and that his son Abijah rules in his place. “When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him. In the fifth year of King Rehoboam, because they had…

This chapter covers a variety of topics including the Levites’ gathering in Judah and Rehoboam’s family. “And the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel presented themselves… from all places where they lived. For the Levites… came to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons cast them out from serving as priests…

This chapter contains some parallel text regarding Rehoboam’s treatment of Israel, leading up to the nation’s division. “And Jeroboam and all Israel came and said to Rehoboam, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke on us, and we will serve you.’ Then King…

This chapter parallels 1 Ki 10, detailing a visit from the queen of Sheba and the extent of Solomon’s wealth. “Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom. And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put…

This chapter describes many other works of Solomon in building up Israel and its fortifications, plus some details about his people management. “Solomon brought Pharaoh’s daughter up from the city of David to the house that he had built for her, for he said, ‘My wife shall not live in the house of David king…

This chapter concludes Solomon’s temple dedication with many sacrifices (complete with fire from heaven), and much feasting for all of Israel. “Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: ‘I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up…