Agere Sequitur Esse

2 Chronicles

Second Chronicles

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. ..Introduction. By Ezra to Israel to unify the nation around true worship of Jehovah, show His standard by judging kings, highlight the righteous kings of Judah and religious rivals under their rule, and expose sins of the evil kings. People include Solomon, the queen of Sheba, Rehoboam, Asaph, Jehoshaphat, Jeroham, Joash, Uzziah, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasseh, and Josiah. Places include Jerusalem and the temple.
. ..Themes. The Temple, Peace, Prayer, Reform, and National Collapse.
. ..Outline. See I Chronicles.
. ..Application. See I Chronicles.
. ..Timeline. Saul dies and David’s reign begins in 1011. David was made king over Israel in 1004. David brought Ark to Jerusalem in 1000. Solomon is made king in 971 following the death of David. Solomon begins to build temple in 967. Solomon completes the temple and dedicates it to God in 960. Solomon dies and Rehoboam becomes king in 931.

Introduction. 17:15 – The purpose was to unify the nation around true worship of Jehovah and showing His standard by judging kings. The righteous kings of Judah and religious rivals under their rule are highlighted and the sins of the evil kings are exposed. The author is Ezra and it was written to all of Israel. The key people are Solomon, the queen of Sheba, Rehoboam, Asaph, Jehoshaphat, Jeroham, Joash, Uzziah, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasseh, and Josiah. The key places are Jerusalem and the temple. There is a special feature that is in II Chron that is not in I Chronicles which is a detailed record of the Temple’s construction.

Themes. 21:05 – There are five major theological themes. (i) The Temple. The temple was a symbol of God’s presence and place set aside for worship and prayer. Built by Solomon according to the plans God gave to David, the temple was a spiritual center of a nation. (ii) Peace. As Solomon and his descendant were faithful to God they experienced victory in battle, success in government, and peace with other nations. Peace was the result of the people being unified and loyal to God and His law. (iii) Prayer. After Solomon died, David’s kingdom was divided. When a king led the Israelites into idolatry, the nation suffered. When a king prayed to God for deliverance and turned to Him from their sinful ways, God delivered them. (iv) Reform. Although idolatry and injustice were common, some kings turned to God and led the people in spiritual revival, renewing their commitment to God and reforming their society. Revival included the destruction of idols, obedience to the law, and the restoration of the priesthood. (v) National Collapse. In c. 586 BC the Babylonian’s completely destroyed Solomon’s beautiful temple. The former worship of God was ended. The Israelites had abandoned God. As a result, God brought judgement upon His people and they were carried off into captivity.

Outline. See 1 Chronicles
Application.See 1 Chronicles
Timeline. 1 Chronicles

Ref.

Seay, William. 2019. Old Testament Theology [MP3]. Andersonville Theological Seminary (ATS). Camilla, GA: ATS