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Book Introduction

2 Chronicles

Written by Unknown (traditionally Ezra)

The Author

Unknown (traditionally Ezra) — A priestly historian writing for the returned exiles, reminding them that faithfulness to God and Temple worship are what matter most

Same authorship tradition as 1 Chronicles — likely or someone in his circle. Originally one book with 1 Chronicles.

Written

400s BC

Audience

The post-exile community in

Purpose

To retell the history of kings, showing that faithfulness to God brings blessing and unfaithfulness brings judgment

What's It About?

2 Chronicles covers reign through the fall of — but only tracks the southern kingdom of . The northern kingdom barely gets mentioned. Each king is measured by their relationship to the and to God. Faithful kings like and bring revival. Unfaithful ones bring disaster. The book ends with in ruins — but its final verse quotes of Persia ordering the Temple rebuilt. Hope gets the last word.

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