2 Chronicles 32; 2 Chronicles 33; 2 Chronicles 34; 2 Chronicles 35; 2 Chronicles 36
Sennacherib invades Judah and besieges the cities. He rails against the Lord. Isaiah and Hezekiah pray, and an angel destroys the leaders of the Assyrian armies. Hezekiah reigns in righteousness despite some faults. Manasseh reigns in wickedness and worships false gods. He is taken captive into Assyria. He repents and serves the Lord. Amon reigns in unrighteousness and is slain. Josiah destroys idolatry in Judah. The people of Judah repair the house of the Lord. Hilkiah finds a book of the law. Huldah the prophetess reveals the desolations to come upon the people. Josiah and the people covenant to serve the Lord. Josiah and all Judah keep a most solemn Passover. Josiah is slain by the Egyptians at Megiddo. Various kings rule in Judah. Nebuchadnezzar overruns Judah and makes Zedekiah king. Zedekiah rebels, the people reject the prophets, and the Chaldeans burn the temple and destroy Jerusalem. Cyrus of Persia decrees the building of the temple.
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2 Chronicles 28; 2 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 30; 2 Chronicles 31; 2 Chronicles 32
Ahaz reigns in wickedness and practices idolatry; his people are defeated by Israel. The captives are freed by the command of a prophet. The Assyrians and Philistines attack Judah. Ahaz continues his idolatrous ways. Hezekiah reigns in righteousness and restores the worship of Jehovah. The Levites cleanse and sanctify the house of the Lord. The priests offer sacrifices and make reconciliation and atonement for the people. Hezekiah and all the people worship the Lord and praise his name. Hezekiah invites all Israel to a solemn Passover in Jerusalem. Some accept the call; others laugh him to scorn. The faithful Israelites worship the Lord in Jerusalem. The faithful Israelites overthrow false worship among them. The people pay tithes and offerings. The Levites administer in temporal matters. Hezekiah serves faithfully. Sennacherib invades Judah and besieges the cities. He rails against the Lord. Isaiah and Hezekiah pray, and an angel destroys the leaders of the Assyrian armies. Hezekiah reigns in righteousness despite some faults.
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2 Chronicles 23; 2 Chronicles 24; 2 Chronicles 25
2 Chronicles 26; 2 Chronicles 27; 2 Chronicles 28
Jehoiada the priest makes Joash king. Athaliah is slain. Worship of the Lord is restored, and the priest of Baal is slain. Joash and Jehoiada receive contributions and repair the house of the Lord. Jehoiada dies. Joash falls into idolatry, slays a prophet named Zechariah, and is himself slain in a conspiracy. Amaziah reigns, smites the Edomites, and worships false gods. A prophet foretells Amaziah’s destruction. Judah is defeated by Israel, and Amaziah is slain in a conspiracy. Uzziah reigns and prospers as long as he keeps the commandments. He transgresses, burns incense upon the altar, and is cursed with leprosy. Jotham reigns, builds up the kingdom, and subdues the Ammonites. Ahaz reigns in wickedness and practices idolatry; his people are defeated by Israel. The captives are freed by the command of a prophet. The Assyrians and Philistines attack Judah. Ahaz continues his idolatrous ways.
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2 Chronicles 18; 2 Chronicles 19; 2 Chronicles 20; 2 Chronicles 21; 2 Chronicles 22
Jehoshaphat of Judah joins Ahab of Israel to fight Syria. Ahab’s false prophets foretell victory. Micaiah prophesies the fall and death of Ahab. The Syrians slay Ahab. Jehoshaphat is rebuked for helping ungodly Ahab. He helps the people return to the Lord, sets up judges, and administers justice. The Ammonites and others attack Judah. Jehoshaphat and all the people fast and pray. Jahaziel prophesies the deliverance of Judah. Judah’s attackers war among and destroy themselves. Jehoram slays his brothers, marries Ahab’s daughter, and reigns in wickedness. Elijah prophesies a plague upon the people and the death of Jehoram. The Philistines and others war against Judah. Jehoram dies of sore diseases. Ahaziah reigns in wickedness and is slain by Jehu; his mother, Athaliah, reigns in his stead.
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2 Chronicles 11; 2 Chronicles 12; 2 Chronicles 13; 2 Chronicles 14; 2 Chronicles 15; 2 Chronicles 16; 2 Chronicles 17
Rehoboam strengthens the kingdom of Judah but is forbidden to subdue Israel. Jeroboam leads the kingdom of Israel into idolatry. Rehoboam takes many wives and concubines. Rehoboam forsakes the law of the Lord. The Egyptians plunder Jerusalem and take the treasures of the house of the Lord. The people repent and receive partial deliverance. Rehoboam dies. Abijah reigns in Judah. He defeats Jeroboam and the armies of Israel. The Lord strikes Jeroboam, and he dies. Asa reigns in Judah, rebuilds the cities, and defeats and plunders the Ethiopians, who attack Judah. Azariah prophesies that Judah will prosper if the people keep the commandments. Asa does away with false worship in Judah. Many from Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon migrate to Judah. The people covenant to serve the Lord and are blessed. Asa employs Syria to defeat Israel. Hanani the seer reproves Asa for lack of faith. Asa suffers from disease and dies. Jehoshaphat reigns well and prospers in Judah. Priests travel and teach out of the book of the law of the Lord.
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2 Chronicles 6; 2 Chronicles 7; 2 Chronicles 8; 2 Chronicles 9; 2 Chronicles 10
Solomon blesses the congregation of Israel. He offers the dedicatory prayer for the temple. He prays for mercy and blessings for penitent Israel. Fire from heaven consumes the sacrifices and burnt offerings. The Lord appears to Solomon and promises to bless the people. The Israelites will prosper if they keep the commandments. Solomon builds cities. He offers sacrifices according to the law of Moses. Priests and Levites are appointed to serve the Lord. The queen of Sheba visits Solomon. He excels in wisdom, wealth, and magnificence. After reigning forty years, Solomon dies, and Rehoboam becomes king. The people request relief, but Rehoboam promises to increase the burdens upon the people. Israel rebels and the kingdom is divided.
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1 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 1; 2 Chronicles 2; 2 Chronicles 3; 2 Chronicles 4; 2 Chronicles 5
All Israel makes a liberal offering for the temple. David blesses and praises the Lord and instructs the people. David dies. Solomon reigns as king. The books of Nathan and Gad are mentioned. The Lord honors Solomon before all Israel. The Lord appears to him. Solomon chooses and is given wisdom. His kingdom is blessed with splendor and riches. Solomon engages Huram of Tyre to supply timber for the temple. Laborers are organized to do the work. Solomon begins to build the temple. He makes the veil and the pillars, and uses much gold and many precious stones. Solomon makes the molten sea (baptismal font) and places it on twelve oxen. The altar, basins, pots, and various items are made. The temple is finished, and the ark of the covenant is placed in the holy of holies. The glory of the Lord fills the temple.
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