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
About the Book of 2 Chronicles
Second Chronicles begins with Solomon's wisdom and the building and dedication of the temple, then follows the kings of Judah alone, mostly ignoring the northern kingdom. It highlights kings who sought God, such as Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah and Josiah, and shows revivals centered on the temple. It also shows Judah's decline until Jerusalem falls to Babylon. The book ends with a surprising note of hope: the Persian king Cyrus allows the exiles to go home and rebuild the temple.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: History
- Chapters: 36
- Verses: 822
Who Wrote 2 Chronicles, and When?
Author: Anonymous; Jewish tradition suggests Ezra.
When it was written: Probably written after the exile, around the 5th-4th centuries BC.
Main Themes in 2 Chronicles
- Seeking God brings renewal
- Temple worship
- Hope after exile
A Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14
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.
God's reply to Solomon's temple prayer sets out how a humbled people can be forgiven and restored.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles has 36 chapters and 822 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
Author: Anonymous; Jewish tradition suggests Ezra. When it was written: Probably written after the exile, around the 5th-4th centuries BC.
What is 2 Chronicles about?
Second Chronicles begins with Solomon's wisdom and the building and dedication of the temple, then follows the kings of Judah alone, mostly ignoring the northern kingdom. It highlights kings who sought God, such as Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah and Josiah, and shows revivals centered on the temple. It also shows Judah's decline until Jerusalem falls to Babylon. The book ends with a surprising note of hope: the Persian king Cyrus allows the exiles to go home and rebuild the temple.
Can I get a random verse from only 2 Chronicles?
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