1st and 2nd Chronicles
Apr 10, 2009 Print This Post
Today, I’m going to continue my series going through the books of the Old Testament by hitting two: 1st and 2nd Chronicles. Again, this makes sense because they were originally one book.
1st Chronicles
Author
We can’t know for certain, though much Jewish tradition attributes it to Ezra. It is very likely there were several authors with our editor compiling them together.
Date
Somewhere between 598 and 425 BC. Obviously that’s a wide span of time, but we can’t know for certain.
Theme
This book starts out with a broad historical sketch from Adam to Saul, but largely focuses on the reign of David as king. The goal of the book is clearly to remind the children of Israel that they are God’s chosen people.
What this book teaches me about Jesus
Again, we see King David as foreshadowing Jesus as king.
Random Thoughts
It’s notable how much of the Old Testament is spent on reminding Israel that God loves them and he is faithful. We need to constantly remind ourselves of these things, as well.
2nd Chronicles
Author
We can’t know for certain, though much Jewish tradition attributes it to Ezra. It is very likely there were several authors with our editor compiling them together.
Date
Somewhere between 598 and 425 BC. Obviously that’s a wide span of time, but we can’t know for certain.
Theme
Occuring at the same time as the Samuels and Kings, this book details the building of the temple (under Solomon) and the fall of Jerusalem that followed.
What this book teaches me about Jesus
Again, we see King David as foreshadowing Jesus as king. In fact, this book is very big on this since it focuses on his spiritual side more than the preceding books. The Temple is always a cool picture of Jesus, as well.
Random Thoughts
Even as we see David’s earthly kingdom collapse, we are reminded that his family line remains intact leading to Jesus and his heavenly kingdom.
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