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The Unity of The Bible: The Chronicles

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As much of what is in the Chronicles has already been covered in the four books of the Kings, I shall only give a brief overview of them.

 

  • 1Chronicles 1:1-9:1 The genealogies recorded that they would not only keep track of their families inheritance, but that the seed of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, and especially David would be recorded for the sake of keeping track in preparation for the coming of the promised seed. Cf Genesis 2:15;12:1-3;15:1-6;22:18;49:10;2Samuel 7:1-29
  • 1Chronicles 10:13-14 The kingdom of Israel given to David. Chronicles chronicles the Davidic kingdom until the captivity. This is to show that YHWH graciously worked to keep His promise to Israel and David ( 2Samuel 7 )
  • 1Chronicles 16:7-36 David’s psalm for the day the ark was returned to the tabernacle.
      • :8 A call to worship, praise, and proclamation
      • :11-33 A call to worship YWHW exclusively. To do so, they must remember God’s works, words, covenant, and promises.
      • :34-36 Concluding call to worship: give thanks, call upon YHWH for deliverance to the end that He would be praised.

 

  • 2Chronicles 2:3-9 Solomon to build a house for the name/fame of YHWH ( cf Exodus 3:13-15 ). It is to be a great house, because YHWH is the great God.
  • 2Chronicles 6:12-42 Solomon’s prayer upon the dedication of the temple.
      • :14 YHWH the only true God.
      • :14-17 The (partial) fulfillment of the Davidic promise of 2Samuel 7.
      • :18 The infinity of God: He cannot/does not physically live in a temple, or house of any kind. All the universe cannot contain Him. He fills heaven and earth.
      • :19-40 A prayer for forgiving mercies when Israel fails YHWH, then returns to Him in prayerful repentance. Cf Leviticus 26:1-46;Deuteronomy 27:1-28:69;30:1-10
  • 2Chronicles 36:14-21 Because of continued rebellion through idolatry and refusing to heed the voices of YHWH’s prophets, Israel is delivered into the control of Babylon to be carried into captivity.

 

The main point of the Chronicles, I believe, is to track the gracious work of YHWH in Israel and Judah; specifically in Judah and the Davidic line. All of this is for the purpose of showing how YHWH is going to bring the Messiah/promised Son-seed into the world through David.

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