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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Explore the spiritual foundations of the post-exilic nation in the book of 1 & 2 Chronicles. Learn about the political and religious history of Israel, the genealogy of the nation, and the hope that God's faithfulness brings. Download the PDF class notes for a comprehensive study.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ For PDF class notes, go to https://gracebibleny.org/old-testament-survey

  2. 1 & 2 Chronicles Authors: Ezra + (Talmud tradition) Written to those in returning from exile Date: Written c. 450-425 B.C. Time Period: From David’s reign to Cyrus’ decree (1011 – 538 B.C.) Theme: “To provide the post-exilic nation the true spiritual foundations of their theocracy as the covenant people of Yahweh”- G. Archer

  3. 1 & 2 Chronicles - Outline I Genealogies: Adam to David. 1 Chron. 1-9 II Reign of David. 1 Chron. 10-29 III Reign of Solomon. 2 Chron. 1-9 IV Kings of Judah. 2 Chron. 10-26 Kings: prophetic & moral - political history Chronicles: Priestly & spiritual - religious history

  4. Samuel & Kings The continuation of Israel’s history from Samuel, the start of the United Kingdom, through the Divided Kingdom to the fall of both kingdoms Political History Written by prophets with emphasis on prophetic ministry and moral concerns Written by prophets soon after the events. A more negative history pointing out rebellion and tragedy. Message of judgment. Man’s Failings Chronicles The genealogy of the nation with emphasis on the Davidic line. Its focus is on the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Religious History Written by priests with emphasis on priestly ministry and spiritual concerns. Written by Ezra long after the events occurred. A more positive history which gives hope despite the apostasy. Message of Hope God’s faithfulness

  5. I. Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1-9A. Genealogy from Adam to David (1-2) Adam to Abraham (1:1-27) The Descendants of Abraham (1:28-54) (Those who are not part of the line of promise) Sons of Ishmael (1:28-31) Sons of Keturah (1:32-33) Sons of Esau (1:34-42) Kings of Edom (1:43-54)

  6. I. Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1-9A. Genealogy from Adam to David (1-2) Israel to David (2:1-17) (The line of Promise) Descendants of Caleb (2:18-50) (He & Joshua only adults to make the exodus & enter the promised land) Descendants of Hur (2:51-55) (Descendants from Caleb’s 2nd wife, Ephrath who settled the area of Bethlehem - relatives of David’s line)

  7. I. Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1-9B. Genealogy from David to Captivity (3) vs 1-9 are the sons of David. Vs. 10-16 is the line of kings. Vs. 17-24 is the line from Jeconiah through the captivity - those with possible claim to the throne

  8. I. Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1-9C. Genealogies of the Twelve Tribes (4-8) Sons of Judah (4:1-23) Sons of Simeon (4:24-43) Sons of Reuben (5:1-10) Sons of Gad (5:11-22) Sons of Manasseh (5:23-26)

  9. I. Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1-9C. Genealogies of the Twelve Tribes (4-8) Sons of Levi (6) The Line of the High Priest (6:1-15) (Kohath’s descendants through Aaron) The Levitical Lines (6:16-30) (Sons of Gershom, Kohath,& Merari) The Musicians (6:31-48) The Araronic Line (6:49-53) The Levitical Cities (6:54-81)

  10. I. Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1-9C. Genealogies of the Twelve Tribes (4-8) Sons of Issachar (7:1-5) Sons of Benjamin (7:6-12) Sons of Naphtali (7:13) Sons of Manasseh (7:14-19) Sons of Ephraim (7:20-29) Sons of Asher (7:30-40) Sons of Benjamin (8) (Note that Zebulun & Dan are not mentioned in the genealogy. Manasseh is listed twice)

  11. I. Genealogies - 1 Chronicles 1-9 D. Genealogies of the Remnant (9:1-34) (those returning from exile to inhabit Jerusalem - cf. Ezra & Nehemiah) E. Genealogy of Saul (9:35-44)

  12. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29A. David Establishes His Kingdom (10-12) The Death of Saul (10) David made King (11:1-3) David conquers Jerusalem (11:4-9) David’s mighty men (11:10-47) David’s Supporters in Ziklag (12:1-22) David’s Supporters in Hebron (12:23-40)

  13. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29B. David Moves The Ark to Jerusalem (13-17) A Sinful Attempt (13) David’s Reign (14) The Celebratory Success (15,16) Moving the Ark (15) Celebrating (16) The Davidic Covenant (17) The Covenant (1-15) David’s Response (16-27)

  14. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29C. David’s Military Success (18-20) Summary of Early Victories (18) (Philistines, Arameans, Edomites) Summary of Latter Victories (19,20) (Ammon & Arameans, Philistines - includes killing of Goliath’s brothers & relatives)

  15. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29D. David’s Preparations for the Temple (21-27) David’s Sinful Census (21) The Census and the Pestilence (1-17) David’s Altar at Ornan’s Threshing Floor (18-30) Provision of Materials for the Temple (22:1-5) Charges to the Leaders who will Build the Temple (22:6-19)

  16. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29D. David’s Preparations for the Temple (21-27) 4. Organization of Levites (23-26) Solomon Begins Reign (23:1,2) (The effort of Adonijah to usurp is not mentioned here) Levitical Offices (23:3-6) The Gershonites (23:7-11) The Kohathites (23:12-20) The Merarites (23:21-23) Their Duties (23:24-32)

  17. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29D. David’s Preparations for the Temple (21-27) 4. Organization of Levites (23-26) Levitical Divisions (24) Organizations of the Musicians (25) Divisions of the Gatekeepers (26:1-19) Keepers of the Treasure (26:20-28) Officers and Judges Outside Israel (26:29-32)

  18. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29E. Organization of the Nation (27) Commanders of the Army (27:1-15) Chief Tribal Leaders (27:16-24) Various Overseers (27:25-34)

  19. II. The Reign of David - 1 Chronicles 10-29F. David’s Final Days (28-29) David’s Address Concerning the Temple (28) Offerings for the Temple (29:1-9) David’s Prayer (29:10-20) Solomon’s Coronation (29:21-25) David’s Death (29:26-30)

  20. III. Reign of Solomon - 2 Chronicles 1-9A. Establishment of Solomon’s Reign (1) Solomon goes to Gibeon to worship, prays & asks for wisdom and receives it. God establishes him and also makes him very wealthy

  21. III. Reign of Solomon - 2 Chronicles 1-9B. The Completion of the Temple (2-7) Preparations for Construction (2) Construction (3-4) Construction Begins (3:1,2) Size and Materials for the Temple (3:3-17) Furnishings for the Temple (4)

  22. III. Reign of Solomon - 2 Chronicles 1-9B. The Completion of the Temple (2-7) 3. Dedication of the Temple (5-7) The Ark is Brought In (5:1-10) The Glory of the Lord (5:11-14) (shekinah) Solomon’s Dedication (6:1-11) Solomon’s Prayer (6:12-42)

  23. III. Reign of Solomon - 2 Chronicles 1-9B. The Completion of the Temple (2-7) 3. Dedication of the Temple (5-7) The Shekinah Glory (7:1-3) Sacrifices of Consecration (7:4-7) Feast of Dedication (7:8-10) The Lord’s Confirmation of the Covenant (7:11-22)

  24. III. Reign of Solomon - 2 Chronicles 1-9C. The Reign of Solomon (8-9) Solomon’s Accomplishments (8) (temple, buildings, cities) The Queen of Sheba (9:1-12) (she was not told the half ) Solomon’s Wealth & Power (9:13-28) (Extreme wealth. Silver as common as stones. 4,000 stalls for horses. Greater than all the kings in riches and wisdom Solomon’s Death (9:29-31)

  25. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 A. The Reign of Rehoboam (10-12) The Division of the Kingdom (10) (he did not listen to wise counsel – split was of the Lord) Kingdom of Judah is Strengthened (11) (builds defensive cities. Levitical priests leave Israel & strengthen Judah. Increases family Kingdom of Judah is Invaded and Plundered (12:1-13) (his unfaithfulness to the Lord results in invasion and humility) Rehoboam Dies (12:13-16)

  26. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 B. The Reign of Abijah (13) 1 Kings 15 - evil like Rehoboam. He did not seek the Lord like David. Chronicles highlights his successful in war against Jeroboam of Israel because of their trust in the Lord - vs. 12-15. Jeroboam did not recover, was struck by the Lord & died - 20

  27. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 C. The Reign of Asa (14-16) Early Victories (14) Did right, removed idolatry, defeated Ethiopia Warnings and Reforms (15) after warning, instituted more reforms in following the Lord Later Victories (16:1-6) treaty with Aram lead to victory over Israel Rebuke & Folly (16:7-10) –struck with disease for not trusting the Lord Death of Asa (16:11-14)

  28. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 D. Reign of Jehoshaphat (17-20) Expanding Kingdom (17) (Followed David’s example. God established reign & gave peace) Foolish Alliance (18) (had son marry daughter of Ahab. Allied with Ahab for war) Reforms (19) (rebuked by Jehu – instituted reforms with godly judges) Victory over Invaders (20:1-30) The Lord fought for them & invaders destroyed themselves Evaluation of His Reign & Final Folly (20:31-37)

  29. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 E. Reign of Jehoram (21) Jehoram was evil. He murdered all his brothers - vs 4. We was married to Ahab’s daughter - vs. 6. Edom and Libnah revolted because Jehoram had forsaken the Lord God - vs. 10. Elijah prophesied his end in which his family and possessions with great calamity and him with sickness - vs. 12-15. The prophesy was then fulfilled - vs. 16-20)

  30. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 F. Reign of Ahaziah (22:1-9) Ahaziah was evil walking in the ways of Ahab, his grandfather - vs. 1-4. He made an alliance with Jehoram king of Israel, his cousin. He was killed by Jehu when he destroyed the house of Ahab

  31. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 G. Reign of Athaliah (22:10-23:15) Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab, killed all the other royal offspring when she heard that her son, Ahaziah, was dead in order to rule as queen. Jehoshabeath, Joash’s aunt hides him. She and her husband, Jehoiada, the High Priest, keep Joash hidden for 6 years while Athaliah reigned. In 7th year, Jehoiada arranged for Joash to be proclaimed king (23:1-11) & Athaliah executed (23:12-15)

  32. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 H. Reign of Joash (23:16-24:27) Influence of Jehoiada (23:16-24:3) Repairs to the Temple (24:4-14) His turn to Evil (24:15-27) Death of Jehoiada (15,16) Turn to Idolatry (17-19) Murder of Priests (20-22) Defeated by Aram (23-24 Murdered by Servants (25-27)

  33. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 I. Reign of Amaziah (25) Defeat of Edomites (1-13) (Started well doing what was right trusting God) Idolatry Resulting in Defeat by Israel (14-28) (Brought back idols, rebuked, but did not change. Defeated by Israel - and then murdered)

  34. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 J. Reign of Uzziah (26) Early Successes (1-15) (16 yrs old, reigns 52 years. Did right before the Lord as Amaziah. Continued to seek God and prospered - vs. 1-5. Success in war - Philistines, Arabians, Ammonites). Later Pride and Leprosy (16-23) (When he became strong, he became prideful - vs 16. The Lord struck him with leprosy for usurping the priest role - vs. 17-21).

  35. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 K. Reign of Jotham (27) 25 years old. Reigned for 16 years. He did right before the Lord as Uzziah He was successful in war and building - became mighty because he ordered his ways before the Lord his God - vs. 6.

  36. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 L. Reign of Ahaz (28) 20 years old. Reigned for 16 years. He walked in the ways of kings of Israel. God delivered him in the hands of the king of Aram - vs. 5f and the Sons of Israel - vs. 8 f. Pact with Tiglath-Pilneser and tribute paid did not help - vs 16 f. He closed the doors of the house of the Lord and made altars for himself - vs. 24 f. .

  37. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 M. Reign of Hezekiah (29-32) Reforms Under Hezekiah (29-31) (cleansed Temple, Consecrated Levites. First Passover of this nature since Solmon. Revival – removal of idolatry. Restablish tithes & offerings) Deliverance from Assyrian Invasion (32:1-23) (Prepared of invasion. Assyrians arrogant, Hezekiah humble. Lord destoryed Assyrians) His Life Extended (32:24-33) (prayed when mortally ill – God extended his life. Rebuked for pride, he humbled himself)

  38. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 N. Reign of Manasseh (33:1-20) 12 yrs old, reigned 55 yrs. Evil like the nations dispossessed by Israel – When defeated, captured & taken to Babylon - he humbled himself - and the Lord restored him (10-13). He rebuilt and instituted reforms (14-20)

  39. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 O. Reign of Amon (33:21-25) 22, reigned 2 yrs. Evil as Manasseh had been before his repentance. He did not humble himself and multiplied his guilt. Murdered by servants.

  40. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 P. Reign of Josiah (34-35) 8 yrs old, reigned 31 yrs. Good - did right in the sight of the Lord, walking in the ways of David - not turning aside to right or left

  41. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 P. Reign of Josiah (34-35) Josiah’s Reforms (34:1-25:19) Purging Idolatry (34:1-7) Repairing the Temple (34:8-13) Responding to the Law (34:14-33) - Celebrating Passover (35:1-19) 2. Josiah’s Defeat and Death (35:20-27)

  42. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 Q. Reign of Joahaz (Jehoahaz) (36:1-3) 23 yrs old, reigned 3 months. Deposed and deported to Egypt by Pharaoh Neco who imposed tribute on the land.

  43. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 R. Reign of Jehoakim (36:4-8) 25 yrs old, reigned 11 yrs. Older brother of Joahaz. Installed by Pharaoh Neco. Evil. Captured by Nebuchadnezzar and taken to Babylon

  44. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 S. Reign of Jehoiachin (36:9-10) 8 yrs old, reigned 3 months. Captured by Nebuchadnezzar and taken to Babylon

  45. IV. Kings of Judah - 2 Chronicles 10-36 T. Reign of Zedekiah (36:11-21) 21 yrs old, reigned 11 years. Uncle to Jehoiachin, brother of Jehoahaz. Installed by Nebuchadnezzar. Evil, Rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. Priests and people unfaithful Jerusalem captured, looted and burned. Those not killed were deported

  46. Cyrus Proclamation of Return2 Chronicles 36:22-23 According to Jeremiah’s prophecy, at the end of 70 years of exile, Cyrus, king of Persia, issued a decree to allow for return and build a Temple to the Lord, the God of heaven -

  47. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ For PDF class notes, go to https://gracebibleny.org/old-testament-survey

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