1 and 2 Chronicles was written by Ezra for the Jews returning from the Babylonian exile for them to understand their roots and to reassure them of God’s faithfulness. Chronicles only includes the Southern Kings, only the line of Judah.

In 1 Chronicles, the first nine chapters are all genealogies with all Hebrew names. Chapters 22 to 29 was dedicated to the temple – which reflects our worship of God.

2 Chronicles focuses on David's royal ancestry, as a glorious king, the ancestor of the coming Messianic King, to encourage them of the glorious hope for the future. And Solomon, his son who built God’s temple and fixed worship in Judah.

Thank God we have a complete, beautiful book.