The Bible Study Reading PlanSample

CHRONICLES

AUTHOR:
The author of Chronicles is unknown, but Jewish tradition states that Ezra was the author.

DATE:

The books of Chronicles were written after the Israelites had returned from exile and were now back in Jerusalem. The time is 450-440 BC. 

AUDIENCE:

Ezra was writing to the returned exiles.

REASON:
Ezra wrote to restore the Israelite's identity and bring them back to the law of Moses.

THEME:

The kings of Judah and God's covenant with David's household.

KEY VERSE:

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV)

I CHRONICLES SPLIT:

Re-establishing History (1-10), Building the Temple (11-29)

II CHRONICLES SPLIT:

Reign of Solomon (1-9), History of Judah and the Temple (10-36)

KEY WORDS:

Kingdom, Law, Temple, Covenant