A summary of what I learned from Chronicles as it relates to today. Introduction Chronicles is about the kings of Judah, with 2 Chronicles focused on the kings after the division of the kingdom. Following the timeline and keeping the names straight is probably the most difficult thing to understand when reading this book. When I first began the books of history, I wondered why they're so often overlooked in churches today. As I began Joshua,… Read more »

During the reign of the last few kings, Judah falls into captivity. Introduction The Babylonian captivity occurred in 3 stages. Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, kept returning to take people away until finally, he destroyed the Temple and city of Jerusalem. The events leading up to this and after are very important in understanding the Bible. In prophecy about the end times, Babylon is always used to symbolize the end times. Just as Jerusale… Read more »

After Amon is killed, Josiah takes the throne at the tender age of 8 (only one year older than Joash when he took the throne). Josiah is another important king in terms of restoring Judah's relationship with God. Introduction After Amon is killed, Josiah takes the throne at the tender age of 8 (only one year older than Joash when he took the throne). Josiah is another important king in terms of restoring Judah's relationship with God. To… Read more »

Judah's best king was followed by it's worst: Manasseh. Introduction After experiencing a power revival in Judah from the leadership of King Hezekiah, Judah plummeted back into idolatry under the reign of his son, Manasseh. Manasseh is described as one of the worst kings in the history of Judah. Top Manasseh Manasseh takes the throne at 12 years old, which is still a bit young by modern standards but not the youngest Judah had seen. His re… Read more »

Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, takes the throne at the age of 25 and reigns for 29 years. He was one of the best, possibly the best, kings of Judah. It is during Hezekiah's reign that the Israelites experience a major revival in their relationship with God. Introduction Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, takes the throne at the age of 25 and reigns for 29 years. He was one of the best, possibly the best, kings of Judah. It is during Hezekiah's reign that the … Read more »

Ahaz takes over the throne from Jotham at the age of 20 and reigns for 16 years. Introduction Ahaz takes over the throne from Jotham at the age of 20 and reigns for 16 years. Ahaz is also discusses in 2 Kings 16, the post on this can be found here . Top Ahaz's Reign Ahaz doesn't follow God's law; instead he follows the ways of the kings of Israel. Not only does Ahaz sacrifice to false gods, he practices the horrible pagan tradition of sa… Read more »

Not much is said about Jotham, but he is also discussed in 2 Kings 15. Introduction Jotham is the son of Uzziah and Jerushah. His maternal grandfather was Zadok the priest. There was quite a bit of marriage between the Levite priests and David's descendants. This is not surprising given that our final king, Jesus, is both priest and king. Top Jotham Jotham becomes king of Judah at the age of 25 and reigns for 16 years. Jotham follows the word o… Read more »

Uzziah, son of Amaziah, becomes king at the age of 16 and rules for 52 years. Introduction Uzziah, son of Amaziah, becomes king at the age of 16 and rules for 52 years. Top Battles The major accomplishment listed for Uzziah is the restoration of a city called Eloth to the kingdom of Judah. This city is also known as Elath, Ailath, and Alion. Eloth was a seaport that belonged to Edom. It had been captured by David and lost during Jehoram's rei… Read more »

And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart. 2 Chronicles 25:2 KJV Amaziah becomes king of Judah after the death of Joash. He his crowned king at the age of 25 and reigns for 29 years. Like his father, he is assassinated for turning against God. Introduction Amaziah becomes king of Judah after the death of Joash. He his crowned king at the age of 25 and reigns for 29 years. Like his father, he is assassina… Read more »

A look at the boy who became king of Judah at the age of 7! Plus discussion on the parallels between Athaliah's murders and end of days prophecies. Introduction Joash was one of the youngest kings to be crowned in Israel. The youngest son of Ahaziah, Joash was in danger of being killed by Queen Athaliah when she purged the kingdom of Ahaziah's line to usurp power. Fortunately, Joash was saved by his aunt and able to reclaim the throne. Al… Read more »

Ahaziah's brief reign plus the cruelty of his mother Athaliah are discussed. Read more »

The reign of Jehoram of Judah is discussed. Introduction Jehoram, also spelled Joram, is one of the kings of Judah that shares his name with a king of Israel. Not only does he share his name with a king of Israel, the two reigned at the same time! Some have speculated that they are actually the same person and that Judah was under the reign of Israel at the time. This theory will be discussed below, in addition to details of Jehoram's reign. … Read more »

The rule of Jehoshaphat over Judah is discussed. These chapters are paralleled in 1 Kings 22. Introduction Asa's son Jehoshaphat not only follows God, but seeks out peace with the northern kingdom. He is a devout king that brings much good to Judah during his 25 year reign. Jehoshaphat takes the throne at 35 years old. The passages in 2 Chronicles 17-20 are paralleled in 1 Kings 22. Top Reform When Jehoshaphat takes over the throne, he is deter… Read more »

Asa was the son of Abijah who inherited the throne after his father's death. Asa leads the southern kingdom of Judah for 41 years, most of which are peaceful. Introduction Asa was the son of Abijah who inherited the throne after his father's death. Asa leads the southern kingdom of Judah for 41 years, most of which are peaceful. Top Asa Does Right By God Asa is a good king for Israel because he follows the way of God. God rewards the kingd… Read more »