Unveiled notes from tonight ... 3/14/14

 

  Lesson taught by Will Notes also by Will   1st Chronicles

1	Chronology: Seth-Abr.; k. Edom	11	David made king; city & men of D.	21	Census, against God's plan
2	Family of Israel	12	Army expanded; Army at Hebron	22	David prepares for the temple
3	Family of David, Solomon, et al	13	Ark moved from Kirjath Jearim	23	Levite families
4	Family of Judah	14	David in Jerusalem; Philist. defeat.	24	Priest families
5	Families: Reuben, Gad, Manass.	15	Ark taken to Jerusalem	25	Musicians
6	Family of Levi; musicians; Aaron	16	Ark in tabernacle; D's song; worship	26	Gatekeepers; Levites, et al
7	Family of Issachar	17	Covenant with David	27	Military and civil leaders
8	Fam. of Benjamin, Ephriam et al	18	More conquests; administration	28	Solomon to build temple
9	Israel recorded; those in Jerusalem	19	Messengers embarrassed; war	29	Offering; praise; Solomon k
10	Death of Saul and sons	20	Rabbah taken; giants	-	-

  2nd Chronicles

1	Solomon granted wisdom	13	Abijah king, Judah against Jerebo.	25	Amaziah partly good
2	Preparation to build temple	14	Asa King of Judah did right	26	Uzziah, punished by leprosy
3	Temple built	15	Reform of Asa	27	Jotham, good king
4	Articles to furnish temple	16	Asa rejects prophet and the Lord	28	Ahaz, as bad kings of Israel
5	Ark brought to temple	17	Jehoshaphat is faithful	29	Hezekiah purifies temple
6	Blessing; dedication prayer	18	J. helps Ahab who dies in battle	30	Passover celebrated by Hezekiah
7	Dedication; Lord appears	19	J. reproved; appoints judges	31	Contributions for priests
8	Slaves; married daughter of Ph.	20	Lord fights battle & J. apostatizes	32	Threat to Jerus. of Sennacherib
9	Queen of Sheba, death of Sol.	21	Jehoram king Judah; kills bros.	33	Manesseh did evil, and repented
10	Israel rebels against Rehoboam	22	Ahaziah wicked; Athaliah& Joash	34	Josiah; reformation; book of law
11	Defenses of Judah, priests come	23	Joash installed by priest Jeohiada	35	Passover celebrated; death
12	Jerusalem attacked	24	Joash repairs temple; turns evil	36	Final kings, Jerusalem dest; Cyrus

Author:  The Book of 1 Chronicles does not specifically name its author. The tradition is that 1 and 2 Chronicles were written by Ezra.
Date of Writing:  The Book of 1 Chronicles was likely written between 450 and 425 B.C.
The last event spoken of in the final verses of II Chronicles is the decree of the Persian King Cyrus that authorizes the Jews to return to Judah. This decree is dated in 538 B.C. and its mention leaves the impression that Chronicles was composed shortly after its issue. However, the last person mentioned in I and II Chronicles is Anani, representing the eighth generation from King Jehoiakim (see I Chron. 3:24). Jehoiakim was deported to Babylon in 597 B.C. Depending of how these generations are calculated (approximately 25 years), the birth of Anani had taken place in some time between the years 425 and 400 B.C. Thus I and II Chronicles can be dated between 425 and 400 B.C.
Purpose of Writing: The Books of 1 & 2 Chronicles cover mostly the same information as 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings. 1 & 2 Chronicles focus more on the priestly aspect of the time period. The Book of 1 Chronicles was written after the exile to help those returning to Israel understand how to worship God. The history focused on the Southern Kingdom, the tribes of Judah, Benjamin and Levi. These tribes tended to be more faithful to God.The Book of 2 Chronicles is essentially an evaluation of the nation's religious history.
The book in its entirety can be divided into four great sections. First Chronicles offers genealogies (chapt. 1-9) and follows the kingdom of David. Second Chronicles continues the story referring to the kingdom of Solomon (Chaps. 1-9) and speaks of the kingdom of the twenty monarchs of Judah (Chaps. 10-36).

Differences With Samuel and Kings: (HBH) While Chronicles shows a dependence on the books of Samuel and Kings, there are remarkable differences in content and theological perspective.

1. Chronicles was not written to supplement these former works, nor was it simply a rewriting. These books offer a fresh interpretation of Israel's monarchy. Samuel and Kings addressed the exilic community and explained why Israel's monarchy failed. Chronicles addressed the restored community and explained that GOD still had a purpose for Israel. Chronicles was written from a priestly perspective, whereas Samuel and Kings were written from a prophetic perspective.

2. Chronicles attempts a comprehensive history, beginning with Adam, but Samuel and Kings are limited to the time of the monarchy. In the Book of Kings, Judah still awaits release from captivity, but Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus anticipating Judah's return.

3. Chronicles features David and the kings of Judah and avoids commenting on the Northern Kingdom. Even the reign of Saul is treated as a preamble to David's accession. Chronicles tells the positive contributions of David and Solomon and omits unflattering events in their reigns.

4. The palace is center stage in Samuel and Kings, but the temple is central in Chronicles. For the Chronicler the lasting contribution of the kings was religious. Samuel and Kings condemn sin and urge repentance, but Chronicles encourages the faithful to make a new start.

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