Everyman's Bible Commentary: 1 & 2 Chronicles
Overview
Although the books of Chronicles have been viewed as supplementary or alternative to the books of Kings, they contain important details in their own right. The book of 1 Chronicles is devoted to David’s life, and 2 Chronicles offers an account of King Solomon, and the succession of kings which followed. The story ends with a proclamation from Cyrus, freeing the kingdom of Judah from captivity. In this commentary, the history of the Chronicler is explained in accessible and easy-to-understand language.
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Top Highlights
“One of the overarching themes of 1 and 2 Chronicles is that the Davidic kingship is to be the instrument of God’s promised salvation and blessing.” (Page 20)
“In the historical books, the Psalms, and the prophets, the term Messiah stands for the Davidic King” (Page 11)
“most Israelites probably learned the law of Moses from the teaching of their parents and the Levites (2 Chron. 17:9).” (Page 111)
“They were a condensed version of the rest of the Old Testament historical books.” (Page 8)
“events already recorded in Genesis through 1 and 2 Kings.” (Page 9)
- Title: 1 & 2 Chronicles
- Author: John Sailhamer
- Publisher: Moody
- Publication Date: 1983
- Pages: 116
John H. Sailhamer was professor of Old Testament at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Brea, California and was formerly senior professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.