Old Testament
Book of 2 Chronicles
Solomon builds the temple, and the book follows the kings of Judah to the exile. It highlights kings such as Hezekiah and Josiah who turned back to God, and ends with the decree allowing the people to go home.
At a glance
2 Chronicles key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 36
- Author
- Not named in the text; traditionally attributed to Ezra
- When it was written
- After the return from exile, around 450 to 400 BC
- Main theme
- Temple, repentance and renewal for a returning people
- Key verse
- 2 Chronicles 7:14
Summary
What is 2 Chronicles about?
Solomon builds the temple, and the book follows the kings of Judah to the exile. It highlights kings such as Hezekiah and Josiah who turned back to God, and ends with the decree allowing the people to go home.
Key verse
A key verse in 2 Chronicles
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
36 chapters
2 Chronicles chapters
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Questions
2 Chronicles: common questions
Who wrote the book of 2 Chronicles?
Not named in the text; traditionally attributed to Ezra.
When was 2 Chronicles written?
After the return from exile, around 450 to 400 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
Solomon builds the temple, and the book follows the kings of Judah to the exile. It highlights kings such as Hezekiah and Josiah who turned back to God, and ends with the decree allowing the people to go home.
How many chapters are in 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles has 36 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles 7:14: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (KJV).
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