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9. and the Queen of Sheba 2 CHRONICLES [1] 10‐12. Over 2 Southern Tribes 2nd Chronicles is the Book of ’s Heritage. The narrative from 1st Chronicles continues 13. Over 10 Northern Tribes with the reign of Solomon, and the Kings of 14‐16. Good King Asa Judah down through and the 17‐20. Good King . (note unholy alliance with ) TITLE 21. Jehoram’s Reign [J] 1st & 2nd Chronicles (like Samuel & Kings) were 22. Only One Heir Left in the Royal Line of originally one Book. The Hebrew title Dibrey Christ, Joash Hayyamiym means “words (accounts) of the 23‐24. Reign of Joash [J] days.” The Greek () title, 25. Reign of Amaziah [J] Paraleipomenon, means “of things omitted.” This is rather misnamed, as Chronicles does 26. Reign of [J] much more than provide omitted material as a 27. Reign of Jothan [J] supplement to Samuel & Kings. 28. Reign of [J] The English title comes from Jerome’s Latin 29‐32. Reign of [J] , which titled this Book Chronicorum 33. Reign of Manasseh (55) [J] Liber. 34‐35. Reign of [J] AUTHOR 36. The Babylonian Captivity The traditional author of Chronicles is Ezra the CHAPTER OUTLINES priest/scribe. The conclusion to 2nd Chronicles (36:22,23) is virtually identical with the introduction to Ezra (1:1 3). Others choose to 1. Solomon began his reign with an act of leave the author anonymous, and call him the worship at the (2nd Chr. 1:1‐6). Chronicler. 2. God approached Solomon, and instructed Ezra made extensive use of written records him to request whatever his heart desired available in his day, but his finished work, as (2nd Chr. 1:7 cf. 1st Kgs. 3:5). with all Scripture, is God‐breathed and 3. Solomon’s answer is one of the ’s profitable Truth (2nd Tim. 3:16,17). clearest expressions of humility and trust in CHAPTER TITLES the LORD (2nd Chr. 1:8‐13 cf. 1st Kgs. 3:6‐14). 1. Solomon and His Wisdom 4. The chapter closes with the temporal‐life blessings that Solomon’s spiritual‐life 2‐4. Solomon Builds the Temple wisdom produced (2nd Chr. 1:14‐17). 5. Ark Put in Temple, Glory Fills the Temple 6. Solomon Dedicates the Temple 7. The Lord is Pleased 1. Solomon intends to build a temple to the LORD and a palace for himself (2nd Chr. 2:1). 8. Solomon’s Activity and Wealth 2. Solomon uses the opportunity of his building project to testify to Hiram

concerning the glory of the LORD 1 Grace Notes is a ministry of Austin Bible Church, (2nd Chr. 2:5,6). Austin, Texas: http://www.austinbiblechurch.com 3. Solomon contracts with Hiram for a skilled For information about regular Bible studies, write to: Warren Doud, [email protected] man to superintend the temple project nd Web: http://www.gracenotes.info (2 Chr. 2:7).

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4. Hiram was pleased to bless Solomon, as he b. The Millennial temple’s bronze altar will be celebrated the LORD’s grace in David & 31’6” square, and 19’3” high David’s children (2nd Chr. 2:11,12). (Ezek. 43:13‐17). 5. Hiram the Craftsman (called here: 3. The Tabernacle’s laver is replaced by a cast Huram‐abi) is sent from Tyre to metal sea, 10 cubits from brim to brim, 5 superintend the temple project cubits high, mounted on 12 oxen nd (2nd Chr. 2:13‐16). (2 Chr. 4:2‐6). 6. Solomon impressed all the aliens living in 4. The Tabernacle’s golden candlestick and the land of Israel, and put them to work in table of showbread are each multiplied by nd building the temple (2nd Chr. 2:17,18). ten (2 Chr. 4:7,8). 5. The overall description of Solomon’s temple highlights the glory of the change from 1. The location for the temple was the scene of temporary “tabernacling” to permanent two great tests: heavenly worship. a. Mt. Moriah, where was tested in the sacrifice of Isaac (Gen. 22:2). b. The threshing floor of Araunah Ornan 1. Solomon stocked the treasuries with all the the Jebusite, where David was tested in wealth David provided (2nd Chr. 5:1). the angelic conflict (1st Chr. 21:1,18). 2. Solomon assembled the national leadership, 2. The temple work began in the 4th year of his and celebrated the Feast of for nd reign. The year was 966BC. the first time in a temple (2 Chr. 5:2,3). 3. Solomon’s temple measured 60 cubits by 20 3. The was brought up, cubits (2nd Chr. 3:3). and placed within the Holy of Holies a. The Tabernacle courtyard was 100 cubits (2nd Chr. 5:4‐10). by 50 cubits (Ex. 27:18), but the Tabernacle 4. The visible glory of the LORD appeared once itself was 30 cubits by 10 cubits again, and filled the Temple (Ex. 26:15ff.). (2nd Chr. 5:11‐14), as it had previously filled b. The Millennial temple will likewise be 60 by the Tabernacle (Ex. 40:35). 20 cubits, but will have a much larger courtyard, with additional buildings (Ezek. 41:2‐4). 1. Solomon preached a message of blessing 4. Solomon’s porch is a new feature that was and thanksgiving to the assembled leaders nd not found in the Tabernacle (2 Chr. 3:4). of Israel (2nd Chr. 6:1‐11; 1st Kgs. 8:12‐21). 5. The two pillars, Jachin & , were also a 2. Solomon led a national prayer meeting, feature not found in the Tabernacle calling upon the LORD for continued nd (2 Chr. 3:15‐17). blessing upon the new temple 6. Numerical discrepancies, due to scribal (2nd Chr. 6:12‐42; 1st Kgs. 8:22‐61). emendations, in Chronicles are quite a. He praised the LORD for the blessings of common. The dimensions found in Kings the Davidic Covenant (vv.12‐17). are to be preferred. b. He praises the omnipresent God for the blessings of His unipresent dwelling (vv.18‐21). 1. Chapter 4 continues the description of the temple building project. c. He praises the omniscient God for the blessings of His open eyes and attentive 2. The bronze altar was 20x20x10 cubits ears focused on the temple (v.40). (30’ square, 15’ high) (2nd Chr. 4:1). a. The Tabernacle’s bronze altar was 5x5x3 cubits (7’6” square, 4’6” high) (Ex. 27:1).

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2 CHRONICLES 7 with the Phoenicians of Tyre (2nd Chr. 8:17,18 cf. 1st Kgs. 9:26‐28). 1. Solomon’s prayer concluded, and the LORD consumed his sacrifice with fire out of heaven (2nd Chr. 7:1‐3). 1. Chapter 9 describes the remainder of 2. Solomon led the national worship service Solomon’s life. The Chronicler’s emphasis nd over the 8 days of feasting (2 Chr. 7:4‐11). was on Solomon’s role in building the a. David’s parental planning came to temple, and fulfilling David’s intentions. fruition in the spiritual priorities of his a. Solomon’s ascension (2nd Chr. 1). son Solomon. b. Solomon builds the temple (2nd Chr. 2‐8). b. David’s financial planning came to c. Solomon’s life & death (2nd Chr. 9). fruition in the construction and 2. The visit by the Queen of Sheba was an operation of the temple. opportunity to witness for the LORD to the c. David’s musical planning came to nations of the earth (2nd Chr. 9:1‐12; fruition in the Levitical orchestra 1st Kgs. 10:1‐13). created to praise the LORD. 3. Many kings of the earth will travel to 3. The LORD made a second personal , to hear the wisdom of the LORD appearance to Solomon at this time— communicated through Solomon challenging him to live according to his (2nd Chr. 9:22‐24). Divine wisdom, and follow his father’s 4. Solomon’s tremendous wealth is described human example (2nd Chr. 7:12‐22). (2nd Chr. 9:13‐21; Ps. 72), but the snare that a. The warning is given concerning wealth became is not. national Divine discipline, and national 5. Solomon (peace) is the shadow of Christ humble repentance (vv.13,14). (the Prince of Peace) Who will rule with b. Encouragement is given concerning perfect wisdom in the Millennial kingdom God’s unique attentiveness to this (2nd Chr. 9:25‐28). consecrated temple (vv.15,16). 6. The summary of Solomon’s life indicates the c. An offer is given to confirm the Davidic written sources from which Ezra drew in Covenant to Solomon (vv.17,18), even as writing Chronicles, and explain many of the the Abrahamic Covenant was confirmed “to this day” references therein to Isaac (Gen. 26:2‐5,24) & Jacob (2nd Chr. 9:29‐31). (Gen. 28:13,14). 1. Chapter 10 begins a 3 chapter passage on 1. Chapter 8 describes the additional building the reign of King Rehoboam (2nd Chr. 10‐12; activities of King Solomon (2nd Chr. 8:1‐6). 1st Kgs. 12:1‐24; 14:21‐31). 2. Solomon built these glories with Canaanite 2. Solomon did not secure Rehoboam’s forced labor (2nd Chr. 8:7‐10). ascension before he died. 3. Solomon maintained spiritual priorities in 3. Rehoboam faces a challenge from Jeroboam his marriage life (2nd Chr. 8:11). He will lose and the northern Tribes of Israel sight of these priorities when he begins to (2nd Chr. 10:2‐15). destroy his capacity for temporal‐life a. Rehoboam did not seek the LORD, or wisdom st marital blessings (1 Kgs. 11:1‐40). from the LORD, but sought wisdom from his 4. Solomon was diligent to follow the Law of peers (2nd Chr. 10:6‐11). (2nd Chr. 8:12,13) and the Ordinance of b. Rehoboam responded to the carnal David (2nd Chr. 8:14,15). challenge of Israel with a carnal expression 5. The chapter closes with a description of of pride (2nd Chr. 10:12‐15). Solomon’s naval activities in partnership

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4. The northern Tribes determined that they 2 CHRONICLES 13 could enjoy Abrahamic blessings without 1. Chapter 13 describes the short (3 year) Davidic blessings, and formed their own reign of (2nd Chr. 13:1,2a). Jewish nation (2nd Chr. 10:16‐19). a. This chapter records a great spiritual victory that is not recorded in the Kings account (1st Kgs. 15:1‐8). 1. Rehoboam intends to go to war against the b. The Divine commentary on Abijam’s northern kingdom, but the LORD does not wickedness (1st Kgs. 15:3) must be kept allow it (2nd Chr. 11:1‐4), so Rehoboam then undertook defensive preparations in mind when his sermon is examined below. (2nd Chr. 11:5‐12). 2. The priests and chose to identify 2. Abijah’s reign was dominated by the with the southern , and aggression of Jeroboam against him nd ministered in the temple that Solomon had (2 Chr. 13:2b,3). built (2nd Chr. 11:13,14a). They were joined 3. Abijah delivers a pretty good sermon about by other God‐fearing believers from all the the Davidic Covenant, and the Levitical northern Tribes (2nd Chr. 11:16,17; 15:9; priesthood ministering in Solomon’s temple nd 30:11). (2 Chr. 13:4‐12). 3. In the northern kingdom, Jeroboam a. This message reflects Abijah’s established a counterfeit priesthood, and an genealogical pride. idolatrous religious system b. this message refelects Abijah’s religious (2nd Chr. 11:14b,15). pride. 4. The chapter closes with a description of 4. Jeroboam perfectly executed a brilliant Rehoboam’s family life (2nd Chr. 11:18‐23). ambush but failed miserably because the a. Like his father Solomon, Rehoboam LORD was on the side of the Davidic house in pursued a polygamous life (v.21), and spite of Rehoboam and Abijah’s wicked promoted that for his sons as well ways (2nd Chr. 13:13‐20). (v.23). 5. The chapter closes with the summary of b. He married two daughters of Davidic Abijah’s life (2nd Chr. 13:21,22). heritage, but failed to pursue the Godliness of that Davidic heritage. 1. Chapter 14 begins a 3 chapter passage on the reign of good King Asa (2nd Chr. 14‐16; 1. Rehoboam’s blessings lasted three years 1st Kgs. 15:9‐24). (2nd Chr. 12:1 cf. 11:17), until his rebellion 2. God provided Asa with a decade of peace nd against the LORD brought about Divine (2 Chr. 14:1). discipline (2nd Chr. 12:2‐4). a. Asa responded to God’s grace by leading 2. Shemaiah the prophet delivered a tough a national revival (2nd Chr. 14:2‐5). message (2nd Chr. 12:5), producing a humble b. Asa redeemed the time by building the repentance in the heart of Rehoboam and national defense during a time of peace his princes (2nd Chr. 12:6). and preparing for war (2nd Chr. 14:6‐8). 3. Rehoboam still faced consequences for his 3. Asa’s wisdom in war preparation during rebellion, but the Divine discipline was peacetime paid off as an Ethiopian army administered through mercy and the invaded Judah (2nd Chr. 14:9‐15). compassion of the LORD’s lovingkindness a. The battle was a temporal‐life conflict. (2nd Chr. 12:7‐12). b. The battle was a spiritual‐life test. 4. The chapter closes with the summary of Rehoboam’s life (2nd Chr. 12:13‐16).

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Daily Scripture Reading: Sunday: 2nd Chr. 17‐19 Monday: Psa. 82; 2nd Chr. 20; Psa. 83 Tuesday: Psa. 47; 48; 115 Wednesday: 2nd Chr. 21‐24 Thursday: 2nd Chr. 25‐27 Friday: 2nd Chr. 28,29; Bible Chapter Titles Psa. 80 2nd Chronicles Saturday: 2nd Chr. 30‐32 17‐20 Good King Jehoshaphat (note unholy 2. The sequence of events thus becomes clear: alliance with Ahab) a. Wicked King Abijah spoke out of pride 21 Jehoram’s Reign [J] concerning the Davidic Covenant, and 22 Only One Heir Left in the Royal Line of Christ, the Levitical Priesthood, and yet his Joash message was factually true. 23‐24 Reign of Joash [J] b. The population of Judah looked to the 25 Reign of Amaziah [J] LORD, and the victory was provided. 26 Reign of Uzziah [J] c. The LORD blessed the positive volition 27 Reign of Jothan [J] of Judah by providing them with a good 28 Reign of Ahaz [J] King—Asa. 29‐32 Reign of Hezekiah [J] 3. Asa responded to the warning message by 33 Reign of Manasseh (55) [J] intensifying his effort and the zeal with which he cleansed the land of 34‐35 Reign of Josiah [J] (2nd Chr. 15:8‐19). 36 The Babylonian Captivity Psalms 82 God is the Judge 1. Chapter 16 describes the final years of Asa’s life, and his departure from following the 83 Afflicted to Learn! LORD. 47 The LORD Reigning 2. King Baasha of Israel’s war against King Asa 48 Jerusalem of Judah is described (2nd Chr. 16:1‐6; 115 God Compared With Idols 1st Kgs. 15:17‐22). 80 Christ, the Strong Man 3. In a detail not recounted in Kings, Asa is rebuked for his reliance upon instead of trusting the LORD (2nd Chr. 16:7‐9). Asa responded to his rebuke with anger, 1. Following the great victory, Asa was in need 4. and imprisoned the seer of a warning from the LORD (2nd Chr. 15:1‐7). (2nd Chr. 16:10). a. Asa was reminded of Judah’s apostasy 5. Asa suffered from venereal disease and died under Rehoboam and Abijah (vv.3,5,6). under Divine discipline (2nd Chr. 16:11‐14; b. Asa was reminded of the LORD’s grace 1st Kgs. 15:23,24). when the population of Judah repented (v.4). c. Asa is challenged to make good 1. Chapter 17 begins a 4 chapter passage on decisions, and look to the eternal the reign of good King Jehoshaphat reward for his spiritual fruit (vv.1,2,7).

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(2nd Chr. 17‐20; 1st Kgs. 22:2‐10,29‐33,41‐50; invaded by Moabites, Ammonites, and 2nd Kgs. 3:7‐20). Meunites (2nd Chr. 20:1 cf. 17:10 & 20:29,30). 2. Jehoshaphat was a good king, following 2. Jehoshaphat responded to the test by David’s example (2nd Chr. 17:1‐6). humbling himself in prayer 3. Jehoshaphat commissioned Bible teachers (2nd Chr. 20:2‐13). from his administration to teach the Word 3. The answer to Jehoshaphat’s prayer comes of God in the cities of Judah (2nd Chr. 17:7‐9). through the Levitical prophet Jahaziel 4. Jehoshaphat sought first the Kingdom of (2nd Chr. 20:14‐19). God and His righteousness, and all 4. Jehoshaphat claimed the promise and temporal‐life blessings were added to him proceeded by faith (2nd Chr. 20:20‐23) while (2nd Chr. 17:10‐19; Matt. 6:33). the LORD brought about the answer to prayer that He had promised. 5. Judah plundered their enemies and gave the 1. The negative observations of Jehoshaphat’s LORD the glory for His berachah blessings reign were his repeated alliances with the (2nd Chr. 20:24‐30). nd northern Kingdom of Israel (2 Chr. 18:1ff.). 6. Jehoshaphat’s life is summarized a. Both Jehoshaphat and Ahab fathered sons (2nd Chr. 20:31‐34; 1st Kgs. 22:41‐46). named Jehoram, who will become & Israel. 7. Jehoshaphat’s life and reign ended with b. Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram married Ahab & another attempt to cooperate with the Jezebel’s daughter . idolatrous Kingdom of Israel 2. Jehoshaphat joined with Ahab in Israel’s (2nd Chr. 20:35‐37; 1st Kgs. 22:47‐50). campaign to liberate Ramoth‐Gilead (2nd Chr. 18:2‐34; 1st Kgs. 22:2‐36). 3. Ahab enjoyed listening to the false prophets 1. Chapter 21 begins a 3 chapter passage on (2nd Chr. 18:5,9‐11) who were the evil of Athalia. communicating demonic lies a. Through her husband Jehoram (ch.21). (2nd Chr. 18:18‐22). b. Through her son Ahaziah (ch.22). 4. Ahab hated listening to the LORD’s true c. In her own reign (ch.23). prophet who was communicating Divine 2. Jehoram was an evil king, who followed truth (2nd Chr. 18:7,17,23‐27). after the example of his father‐in‐law Ahab (2nd Chr. 21:1‐7). a. The murder of his brothers was more 1. When Jehoshaphat returned from Ahab’s than a pagan approach to securing his campaign against Ramoth‐Gilead, he is own position—it was a direct attack on rebuked by the son of Hanani the Seed of the Woman. (2nd Chr. 19:1‐3). b. The LORD’s faithfulness to David is 2. Jehoshaphat responds to the LORD’s rebuke unconditional, and is not thwarted by by returning to a ministry of Bible teaching Jehoram’s evil (2nd Chr. 21:7). (2nd Chr. 19:4), and establishing a Godly 3. Divine discipline upon Judah included judicial circuit (2nd Chr. 19:5‐11). rebellions by and Libnah a. Municipal judges in the cities of Judah (2nd Chr. 21:8‐10), and an invasion by the (2nd Chr. 19:5‐7). Philistines and their Arab allies b. A higher court of Levitical judges in (2nd Chr. 21:16,17). Jerusalem (2nd Chr. 19:8‐11). 4. Divine discipline was accompanied by a personal rebuke by the prophet (2nd Chr. 21:12‐15). 1. The LORD tested Jehoshaphat’s faith, and the faith of Judah by allowing Judah to be

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5. The rebuke was ignored, and Elijah’s (Ex. 30:12‐16), and through the principle of prophecy was fulfilled (2nd Chr. 21:11,17‐20). volitional grace giving (2nd Chr. 24:8‐14). 3. Jehoiada death & burial is described (2nd Chr. 24:15,16). 1. Jehoahaz/Ahaziah was the only son of a. He died at 130 years of age—an age Jehoram to escape capture by the surpassing even Moses, and quite Philistines (2nd Chr. 21:17; 22:1). remarkable for his dispensation. 2. Ahaziah reigned under his mother’s b. Joash reigned (approx.) from 836‐ influence, and a body of counselors from 798BC. Jehoiada lived through at least the house of Ahab (2nd Chr. 22:1‐4). the 23rd year of Joash’s reign 3. Ahaziah joined with King (2nd Kgs. 12:6), making 813BC the earliest in a war against Aram at Ramoth‐gilead year for his death. (2nd Chr. 22:5,6; 2nd Kgs. 8:28,29). c. Jehoiada’s birth must have been around 4. Ahaziah is removed from power by the 943BC, during the reign of Solomon LORD as a part of His Divine judgment upon (968‐928BC). the House of Ahab & Jezebel (2nd Chr. 22:7; d. He was buried among the kings as he 2nd Kgs. 9:6,7). was the regent for Joash in his youth. 5. Jehu’s murder of Ahaziah and the princes of 4. Following the death of Jehoiada, the officials Judah provided Queen Athaliah the of Judah influenced Joash to return to opportunity to murder all of Ahaziah’s idolatry (2nd Chr. 24:17,18). children and claim the throne of Judah for 5. The end of Joash is similar to the end of nd nd herself (2 Chr. 22:8‐10; 2 Kgs. 11:1). Asa—warnings from the LORD rejected by 6. God was faithful to preserve the line of the prideful king (2nd Chr. 24:19‐27 David, and arranged for the infant Joash to cf. 2nd Chr. 16:7‐14). be preserved (2nd Chr. 22:11,12; a. Several prophets were sent 2nd Kgs. 11:2,3). (2nd Chr. 24:19), likely including Joel. b. Zechariah the (grand)son of Jehoiada stood with the most public rebuke, so Jehoiada the high priest raised the boy 1. Joash had him killed (2nd Chr. 24:20‐22). Joash in the nurture and admonition of the c. The military defeat and humiliation at Lord, and supervised his coronation as the the hands of Aram is described in rightful King of Judah (2nd Chr. 23:1‐11). 2nd Kings (12:17,18), but the spiritual 2. Jehoiada the high priest supervised the reason for this action is revealed here execution of Queen Athaliah (2nd Chr. 24:23‐27). (2nd Chr. 23:12‐15). 3. Jehoiada the high priest supervised the national revival of Judah (2nd Chr. 23:16‐21). 1. Chapter 25 describes the 29 year reign of mostly good King Amaziah (2nd Chr. 25:1‐28; 2nd Kgs. 14:1‐20). 1. The 40 year reign of good King Joash is 2. Amaziah executed his father’s assassins, but nd described (2 Chr. 24:1ff.). He was a good out of reverence for the Law of Moses king during the days of Jehoiada the priest, (Deut. 24:16), left the children of those but turned to idols after his death assassins alive (2nd Chr. 25:1‐4). (2nd Chr. 24:2,17,18; 2nd Kgs. 12:1‐3). 3. Amaziah sparked a tremendous military Joash restored the Temple which Athaliah 2. buildup (2nd Chr. 25:5‐10). nd and her sons had defiled (2 Chr. 24:4‐7). a. He mustered his own forces, and hired a He funded this restoration through the mercenary force from the northern temple tax requirements of the Law Kingdom of Israel (vv.5,6).

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b. An unnamed prophet rebuked Amaziah for 2. Like his father Amaziah, Uzziah built a large his alliance with the northern kingdom military force, and achieved great military (vv.7,8). victories (2nd Chr. 26:6‐15). c. Amaziah responded to the rebuke—even Like his father Amaziah, Uzziah’s victories though it cost him financially (vv.9,10). 3. plunged him into pride (2nd Chr. 26:16‐20). 4. Amaziah’s victory in Edom was particularly He entered into the Holy Place to burn brutal (2nd Chr. 25:11‐13). a. incense on the altar of incense. 5. Amaziah chose to worship the very Edomite idols that he had captured from Edom b. The High Priest Azariah led a force of priests to oppose the king, and rebuke (2nd Chr. 25:14‐16). The LORD dispatched a prophet to rebuke Amaziah, but Amaziah his pride. rejected the rebuke. c. Like his father Amaziah, Uzziah failed to 6. Amaziah’s pride after the Edom campaign respond to the LORD’s rebuke, and was caused him to challenge the northern disciplined with leprosy for the rest of his physical life. Kingdom of Israel (2nd Chr. 25:17‐21; 2nd Kgs. 14:8‐11). 4. The last years of Uzziah’s life were spent in a. Joash of Israel crushes Amaziah in a isolation, as his son co‐reigned in his place humiliating defeat. Joash plunders (2nd Chr. 26:21‐23). Jerusalem, and leaves Amaziah to the mercies of the elders of Judah (2nd Chr. 25:22‐24; 2nd Kgs. 14:12‐14). 1. Chapter 27 describes the 16 year reign of b. The elders of Judah assassinated Amaziah Jotham (2nd Chr. 27:1‐9; 2nd Kgs. 15:32‐38). like they had done to his father 2. The chronology of Jotham is another puzzle nd nd (2 Chr. 25:25‐28; 2 Kgs. 14:17‐20). for OT students, and perhaps the most 7. Azariah/Uzziah becomes the next King of difficult compared to the Uzziah and Judah (2nd Chr. 26:1; 2nd Kgs. 14:21). Hezekiah chronological puzzles. a. The chronology of the Amaziah & Azariah 3. Jotham was a good king, who followed the reigns is a puzzle for students of the OT. b. Anchor Bible Dictionary has Amaziah’s 29 LORD even though the people of Judah acted year reign from 798‐769BC, and Azariah’s corruptly. 52 year reign from 785‐733BC. c. These time frames reflect the text of 2nd Kings which relate Amaziah & Azariah to 1. Chapter 28 describes the 16 year reign of the reign of Joash in the northern Kingdom the evil king Ahaz (2nd Chr. 28:1‐27; of Israel, and indicate an overlapping co‐ 2nd Kgs. 16:1‐20). regency in the south. 2. Ahaz followed the example of Israel in worshiping the Baals, and followed the example of the Canaanites in worshiping 1. Chapter 26 describes the 52 year reign of Molech (2nd Chr. 28:2‐4; Deut. 12:29‐31). King Uzziah (called Azariah in 2nd Kings) 3. The national Divine discipline upon Judah (2nd Chr. 26:1‐23; 2nd Kgs. 15:1‐7). came in the form of military defeat and a. He was made king by popular opinion of captivity to Aram & Israel (2nd Chr. 28:5‐8). the people of Judah (2nd Chr. 26:1). 4. Oded the prophet was used by the LORD to b. He functions in some respect as king secure the release of the Judean people nd before his father dies (2 Chr. 26:2). from Israel (2nd Chr. 28:9‐15). c. The summary of his reign describes the 5. King Ahaz turned to Assyria for help against entire time frame of 52 years, including Aram, Edom, & Philistia (2nd Chr. 28:16‐19). his vice‐regency under Amaziah, and a. In 2nd Chronicles’ spiritual evaluation, Jotham’s vice‐regency under him Tiglath‐pileser’s actions were no true (2nd Chr. 26:3‐5). help to Ahaz (2nd Chr. 28:20,21).

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b. In 2nd Kings’ historical explanation, Tiglath‐pileser’s actions brought Ahaz 1. Chapter 31 describes Hezekiah’s leadership to where he learned the in conducting a national spiritual revival idolatry of the Arameans (2nd Chr. 31:1‐21; 2nd Kgs. 18:4). (2nd Chr. 28:22‐27; 2nd Kgs. 16:10‐18). 2. The people responded to Hezekiah’s leadership, and provided their required firstfruits, , and heaps of freewill 1. Chapter 29 begins a 4 chapter passage on offerings (2nd Chr. 31:3‐8). the 29 year reign of good King Hezekiah Faithful giving to the LORD results in faithful (2nd Chr. 29‐32; 2nd Kgs. 18‐20; Isa. 36‐39). 3. provision from the LORD (2nd Chr. 31:9,10). 2. Hezekiah was the greatest of the Kings of The key to all of Hezekiah’s service was his Judah (2nd Kgs. 18:5). 4. heart: good, right & true before the LORD 3. Hezekiah’s first order of business was to (2nd Chr. 31:20,21). reopen the LORD’s temple for business (2nd Chr. 29:3‐36). a. He refers to the Levites as his “sons” 1. Chapter 32 describes the ministry of King (v.11). Hezekiah to his people during the Assyrian b. He supervises the Levitical cleansing of invasions of Judah. the temple (vv.12‐19). 2. Hezekiah had confidence in the LORD and c. He supervises the restoration of temple taught his people to have the same worship (vv.20‐36). confidence (2nd Chr. 32:1‐8). His momentary lapse into fear is recorded in Kings (2nd Kgs. 18:13‐16), but not Chronicles. 1. Chapter 30 describes the first great 3. ’s second invasion into Judah Passover instituted by King Hezekiah featured the taunting words of Rabshakeh (2nd Chr. 30:1‐27) . This event was not (2nd Chr. 32:9‐19; 2nd Kgs. 18:17‐37; nd recorded by the author of 2 Kings. Isa. 36:1‐22). 2. The Passover invitation goes out to Judah & 4. Hezekiah & laid their burdens on the Benjamin, plus Ephraim & Manasseh LORD and rejoiced when the LORD provided nd (2 Chr. 30:1), and ultimately to all the the victory (2nd Chr. 32:20‐22; 2nd Kgs. 19:1‐37; Kingdoms of Israel & Judah Isa. 37:1‐38). (2nd Chr. 30:6‐12). 5. The chapter closes with the spiritual 3. The Passover was held in the second month, accounts of the end of Hezekiah’s life according to the alternate date permitted (2nd Chr. 32:23‐33). under Mosaic Law (2nd Chr. 30:2,3; a. His international fame & temporal‐life Num. 9:10‐12). prosperity (2nd Chr. 32:23,27‐30). 4. Hezekiah’s Passover required a bit of b. His sickness & recovery is described as flexibility—which Hezekiah prayed to the well as his lack of thankfulness when LORD about, and received gracious the LORD answers the prayer nd permission for (2 Chr. 30:13‐22). (2nd Chr. 23:24‐26; 2nd Kgs. 20:1‐11; 5. The entire Passover was such a blessing, Isa. 38:1‐22). everyone decided to do another 7 days c. His foolishness with the Babylonian nd (2 Chr. 30:23‐27). Again, this is not envoys (2nd Chr. 32:31; 2nd Kgs. 20:12‐19; commanded under Mosaic Law, but was Isa. 39:1‐8). blessed by the LORD under Hezekiah’s 6. Hezekiah dies, and 12 year old Manasseh leadership. becomes King (2nd Chr. 32:32,33).

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2 CHRONICLES 33 access to the records of the Prophet Hozai (2nd Chr. 33:19). 5. Chapter 33 describes the reigns of King Manasseh & . 8. Manasseh was dragged away to , and humbled before the LORD 6. Manasseh was born during the 15 years of (2nd Chr. 33:11‐20). God’s grace which extended Hezekiah’s life (2nd Chr. 33:1; 2nd Kgs. 20:6). 9. The short, two year reign of King Amon is detailed (2nd Chr. 33:21‐25). Bible Chapter Titles 2nd Chronicles Chapters 34&35 describe the last good king 33 Reign of Manasseh (55) [J] 5. of Judah—Josiah (2nd Chr. 34:1‐33; 35:1‐27; 34‐35 Reign of Josiah [J] 2nd Kgs. 22:1‐20; 23:1‐30). 36 The Babylonian Captivity 6. Josiah’s early chronology is detailed Ezekiel (2nd Chr. 34:1‐13). 1. The Vision of the Glory of God a. He was a king at age 8 (v.1). 639BC. b. He was saved at age 16 (v.3a). 631BC. 2‐3. The Voice of God c. He began to purge Judah’s idolatry at age 20 4‐7. Symbolic Seige of Jerusalem (v.3b). 627BC. 8‐11. Ezekiel’s Vision—Journey to Jerusalem d. He began a temple restoration project at age 12. Ezekiel Moves in his Household Goods 26 (v.8). 621BC. 13. False Prophets 7. At some point in the temple restoration project, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of 14. Hypocritical Inquirers the Law of the LORD, and through Shaphan 15. Parable of the Vine Tree the scribe delivered it to King Josiah 16. Allegory of the Unfaithful Wife (2nd Chr. 34:14‐18). 17. Parable of the Two Eagles 8. Josiah’s response to the rediscovery of the 18. “The Soul That Sins, It Shall Die” Mosaic Law was to humble himself and 19. The Concluding Lamentation send 5 delegates to Huldah the prophetess 20. The Filth of Idolatry (2nd Chr. 34:19‐22). 21. The Song of the Sword 9. Huldah’s message was that the LORD was applying His Divine discipline upon Judah, Daily Scripture Reading: but that Josiah’s humility would produce mercy in his generation (2nd Chr. 34:23‐28). Sunday: 2nd Chr. 33‐36 10. Josiah’s response to Huldah’s message was Monday: Ezek. 1‐3 to initiate a Bible study for all his kingdom Tuesday: Ezek. 4‐7 to study God’s Word and commit to live it Wednesday: Ezek. 8‐11 (2nd Chr. 34:29‐33). Thursday: Ezek. 12‐14 Friday: Ezek. 15‐18 Josiah presided over the greatest Passover Saturday: Ezek. 19‐21 3. observance in the history of Jerusalem 7. Manasseh became the most wicked king in (2nd Chr. 35:1‐19; 2nd Kgs. 23:21‐23). the history of Judah (2nd Chr. 33:2‐10). a. Josiah oversaw the appropriate service a. His wickedness is recounted in Kings of the priests & Levites (2nd Chr. 35:2‐6). (2nd Kgs. 21:1‐18; 23:26,27; 24:3,4; b. Josiah financed the appropriate sacrifice Jer. 15:4). of the general population (2nd Chr. 35:7). b. His repentance is only recounted here c. Josiah’s example motivated his officers in the Bible (2nd Chr. 33:12,13). Ezra had to financially bless the holy day (2nd Chr. 35:8,9).

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4. The death of Josiah is detailed, in his attempt to hinder Pharaoh Neco’s march to Carchemish, & prevent assistance (2nd Chr. 35:20‐27; 2nd Kgs. 23:29,30). 609BC. a. Pharaoh warned him (2nd Chr. 35:21). b. lamented him (2nd Chr. 35:25). 1. Chapter 36 contains a summary of the post‐ Joash kings of Judah, the Babylonian Captivity, and the decree of Cyrus releasing the Jews to return to their land. 2. The 3 month reign of Jehoahaz (2nd Chr. 36:1‐4; 2nd Kgs. 23:31‐33). 3. The 11 year reign of (2nd Chr. 36:5‐8; 2nd Kgs. 23:34‐37; 24:1‐5). Jehoiakim was bound in chains (2nd Chr. 36:6), but left in Jerusalem in exchange for royal hostages (Dan. 1:3ff.). 4. The 3 month reign of Jehoiachin (2nd Chr. 36:9,10; 2nd Kgs. 24:6‐16). Jehoiachin was 18 years old (Kings) rather than 8 years old (Chronicles, disputed text). 5. The 11 year reign of Zedekiah culminating in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple (2nd Chr. 36:11‐21; 2nd Kgs. 24:17‐20; 25:1‐21). a. He rebelled against the LORD. b. He rebelled against Babylon. c. He mocked the Word of the LORD which rebuked him. 6. The proclamation of Cyrus for God’s people to return to their land and rebuild the House of God (2nd Chr. 36:22,23; Ezr. 1:1‐3; Isa. 44:28; 45:13).