The Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles continues with Solomon's Temple and the kings of Judah, emphasizing repentance, revival, and the perennial call to seek the LORD.
- Testament
- Old (36 chapters)
- Type
- History
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditionally Ezra), writing after the exile.
- Date
- Composed roughly 450-400 BC.
If my people will pray
The promise at the dedication of the Temple — 'If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray... then will I hear from heaven' (7:14) — is one of the most quoted verses in postexilic Judaism and Christian revival traditions alike.
Revivals are real but rare
The book gives several great reformers — Hezekiah, Josiah, Jehoshaphat — and shows what genuine return to God looks like at the national level. It also shows how quickly the next generation forgets.
Key verses (KJV)
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
“The eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” — 2 Chronicles 16:9 (KJV)
“We have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.” — 2 Chronicles 20:12 (KJV)
How to read 2 Chronicles
Solomon's Temple (1-9), Hezekiah (29-32) and Josiah (34-35) are the highlights. Read alongside 1-2 Kings for a fuller picture — Chronicles tells the same story from a different vantage.
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