2 Chronicles
Old Testament · History · 24 chapter studies · 24 narrated · Total audio: 12 min
Read 2 Chronicles in canonical sequence.
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- Intro 2 Chronicles - Overview A Coptic Orthodox overview of 2 Chronicles as worship shaped memory, moving from Solomon's Temple to reform, relapse, exile, repentance, and the surprising hope of return.
- 1 2 Chronicles 1 - Solomon Asks for Wisdom 2 Chronicles 1 opens Solomon's reign at the altar, not at the battlefield.
- 2 2 Chronicles 2 - Solomon Prepares to Build the Temple 2 Chronicles 2 is a chapter of preparation, but it is not merely administrative.
- 3-4 2 Chronicles 3-4 - The Temple Built and Furnished 2 Chronicles 3 4 slows the narrative down so that the reader can dwell inside the temple's holy structure and furnishings.
- 5-7 2 Chronicles 5-7 - Dedication of the Temple 2 Chronicles 5 7 is one of the great worship scenes of the Old Testament.
- 8 2 Chronicles 8 - Solomon Organizes the Kingdom and Worship 2 Chronicles 8 describes Solomon's kingdom after the temple dedication: building projects, cities, labor, Pharaoh's daughter, offerings, priestly and Levitical order, port...
- 9 2 Chronicles 9 - Solomon and the Queen of Sheba 2 Chronicles 9 presents Solomon's wisdom and glory at their height.
- 10 2 Chronicles 10 - The Kingdom Divides 2 Chronicles 10 tells the tragic division of the kingdom after Solomon.
- 11-12 2 Chronicles 11-12 - Rehoboam Humbled 2 Chronicles 11 12 follows Rehoboam after the kingdom splits.
- 13 2 Chronicles 13 - Abijah and Jeroboam 2 Chronicles 13 places Abijah of Judah opposite Jeroboam of Israel in a decisive battle.
- 14-16 2 Chronicles 14-16 - Asa Reform Reliance and Decline 2 Chronicles 14 16 gives one of the most searching portraits in the book.
- 17-20 2 Chronicles 17-20 - Jehoshaphat Teaching Danger Prayer and Deliverance 2 Chronicles 17 20 gives a rich portrait of Jehoshaphat.
- 21-22 2 Chronicles 21-22 - Jehoram Ahaziah and Athaliah 2 Chronicles 21 22 is one of the darkest parts of Judah's history.
- 23 2 Chronicles 23 - Joash Crowned and Athaliah Overthrown 2 Chronicles 23 tells how Jehoiada the priest courageously reveals Joash, crowns him king, overthrows Athaliah, and renews covenant between the Lord, the king, and the people.
- 24 2 Chronicles 24 - Joash Repairs the Temple Then Falls Away 2 Chronicles 24 tells the tragic complexity of Joash.
- 25 2 Chronicles 25 - Amaziah Partial Obedience and Pride Amaziah begins better than he ends. Chronicles says he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart.
- 26 2 Chronicles 26 - Uzziah Strength Without Humility Uzziah is one of Judah's most impressive kings in terms of longevity, administration, building, and military strength.
- 27 2 Chronicles 27 - Jotham Steady Faithfulness Jotham's chapter is short, but it is not small.
- 28 2 Chronicles 28 - Ahaz False Worship and Political Fear Ahaz is one of the darkest kings in Chronicles.
- 29-31 2 Chronicles 29-31 - Hezekiah Restores Worship 2 Chronicles 29 31 presents Hezekiah, king of Judah, as a reformer who reopens the temple, cleanses it, restores sacrifice and song, celebrates Passover, and reorganizes offerings...
- 32 2 Chronicles 32 - Hezekiah and Sennacherib 2 Chronicles 32 tells how Sennacherib king of Assyria invades Judah after Hezekiah's faithful reforms.
- 33 2 Chronicles 33 - Manasseh and Amon 2 Chronicles 33 tells the astonishing story of Manasseh, king of Judah.
- 34-35 2 Chronicles 34-35 - Josiah Law Covenant and Passover 2 Chronicles 34 35 presents Josiah, king of Judah, as the final great reforming king before the exile.
- 36 2 Chronicles 36 - Fall Exile and Cyrus 2 Chronicles 36 closes the book with rapid collapse: Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah fail; the people and leaders mock God's messengers; Jerusalem falls; the temple...