2 Chronicles
The history of Judah’s kings from Solomon to the exile, told with an eye on the temple and faithfulness to God.
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- Written by
- Traditionally Ezra
- Date
- c. 400s BC
Themes
- Seeking God
- The temple and true worship
- Humility and restoration
Outline
Key verses
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
For the eyes of the Lord roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.