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Old Testament Survey


II. History of King David: 10:1-29:30

A. The death of King Saul: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14
B. Capture of Zion and David's heroes: 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:40
C. David's prosperous reign: 1 Chronicles 13:1-22:1
D. David's religious accomplishments: 1 Chronicles 22:2-29:30

II CHRONICLES

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Unknown. Possibly Ezra.

TO WHOM: Israel

PURPOSE: Record of the religious history of Judah.

KEY VERSE: 2 Chronicles 7:14

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: God's blessing comes through humbling ourselves and seeking Him.

MAIN CHARACTERS: King Solomon and his successors from Rehoboam to Zedekiah. (See chart of the kings of Judah.)

OUTLINE

I. History of King Solomon: 2 Chronicles 1:1-9:31

A. Solomon's wealth and wisdom: 2 Chronicles 1:1-17
B. Solomon's building and dedication of the temple: 2 Chronicles 2:1-7:22
C. Solomon's various activities: 2 Chronicles 8:1-9:28
D. Solomon's death: 2 Chronicles 9:29-31

II. History of the kings of Judah: 2 Chronicles 10:1-36:23

A. Kings from Rehoboam to Zedekiah: 2 Chronicles 10:1-36:21

(For detailed study of these kings, see the chart of the kings of Judah in the preceding chapter.)

B. The edict of Cyrus: 2 Chronicles 36:22-23