Old TestamentHistorical
Book of 2 Chronicles
36
Chapters
822
Verses
Ezra (traditionally)
Author
450-400 BC
Date Written
Overview
2 Chronicles focuses on Judah's kings, emphasizing temple worship and showing that faithfulness brings blessing while unfaithfulness brings judgment.
Purpose
To call the post-exilic community to faithful worship and obedience, learning from the successes and failures of their ancestors.
Historical Context
Written to the returned exiles, encouraging them in their restoration of worship.