2 Chronicles Themes
Contrasting Regions: Northern Israel vs. Southern Judah
Our story starts out with a unified Kingdom of Judah and Israel. After Solomon's death, Israel splits into two different nations—the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah....
Family
In 2 Chronicles, bloodlines are all-important. God lets everyone know that David and descendants will be the only people to rule over Israel, no matter how bad they are at the governing (we're look...
Home
They say home is where the heart is. But for the Chronicler, home was also where God was. The main benefit to living in the Southern Kingdom of Judah is that it's where God resides. Solomon built t...
Politics
If you were tempted to binge-watch Game of Thrones after reading 2 Chronicles, we can understand. This book has just as much political maneuvering (and murder) as any of George R.R. Martin's storie...
Traditions and Customs
Tradition! It's not just a catchy song from Fiddler on the Roof. For the people in the Southern Kingdom of Judah, it's the key to survival. The Chronicler wants to make sure that all the laws of M...