ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 23 NOTES

LESSON 23: THE REIGNS OF JOTHAM AND AHAZ (2 CHR. 27-28)

2 CHRONICLES 27 – THE REIGN OF JOTHAM

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 22 NOTES

LESSON 22: THE REIGNS OF Joash, amaziah, and uzzaih (2 CHR. 24-26)

2 CHRONICLES 24:1-27: THE REIGN OF JOASH

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 21 NOTES

LESSON 21: THE REIGNS OF JEHORAM, AHAZIAH, AND ATHALIAH—THE CORONAtion of joash (2 CHR. 21-23)

2 CHRONICLES 21:1-10: THE REIGN OF JEHORAM

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 20 NOTES, PART 2

CHAPTER 19

After these tragic experiences with Ahab, Jehoshaphat returned to Jerusalem. His alliance with wicked Ahab did not go unrebuked. A prophet named Jehu stood in Jehoshaphat’s presence and condemned him. Judah’s king was also informed that Jehovah approved his efforts to rid his land of Baalism. With renewed determination Jehoshaphat visited all of his people from Beersheba in the south to Ephraim in the north encouraging them to worship Jehovah. He set up a system of judges and courts throughout his kingdom charging these officials to fear the Lord and not respect persons or accept bribes. He also re-established the high court at the Temple in Jerusalem in which the priests passed judgment on very serious matters which the Iesser courts couId not handle (Deuteronomy 17:8-13). Amariah, the high priest, was in charge of the Temple court and all of the matters of business that were associated with God’s House.[1]

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 20 NOTES, PART 1

LESSON 20: Jehoshaphat and Ahab—war with Moab and Ammon (2 CHR. 18-20)

CHAPTER 18

Jehoshaphat’s relation with the northern kingdom was not entered into with a view to weakening the southern kingdom. The king of Judah probably wanted to share some of the prosperity of his kingdom with Ahab. Jehoshaphat’s reign extended over a period of twenty five years. His peaceful overtures toward the northern kingdom probably came during the first half of his reign. The “affinity” with Ahab was effected in the marriage of Jehoshaphat’s son, Jehoram, with Athaliah, daughter of Ahab.[1]

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 19 NOTES

LESSON 19: Asa, the reformer; Hanani, the man of God; and the Life and Times of Jehoshaphat (2 CHR. 15-17)

CHAPTER 15

Azariah, son of Oded, appears on the scene to bring the word of Jehovah to Asa… The name “Azariah” means “Jehovah is keeper.” The prophet addressed his words specifically to Judah and Benjamin. The northern kingdom is called “Israel” in verse 3. Asa’s only hope was to trust Jehovah. He must go with God. He must seek the Lord. The alternative carried with it some terrible consequences. If Jehovah’s people are unfaithful, He will forsake them.[1]

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 22 WORKSHEET

Israel’s Postexilic History:

Preparing for the Arrival of the Messiah

A Study of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

LESSON 22: The Reigns of Joash, Amaziah, and Uzzaih  (2 CHR. 24-26)

LESSON 22 QUESTIONS:

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 21 WORKSHEET

Israel’s Postexilic History:

Preparing for the Arrival of the Messiah

A Study of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

LESSON 21: The Reigns of Jehoram, Ahaziah, and Athaliah—the Coronation of Joash (2 CHR. 21-23)

LESSON 21 QUESTIONS:

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 18 NOTES

LESSON 18: EGYPT INVADES ISRAEL, JEROBOAM AND THE NORTHERN KINGDOM, AND ASA AND THE ETHIOPIANS (2 CHR. 12-14)

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY: LESSON 17 NOTES

LESSON 17: A QUEEN COMES TO JERUSALEM—REHOBOAM AND THE KINGDOM (2 CHR. 9-11)

CHAPTER 9:1-12 – THE VISIT OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA

This visit is also recounted in 1 Kings 10:1-13.

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 20 WORKSHEET

Israel’s Postexilic History:

Preparing for the Arrival of the Messiah

A Study of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

LESSON 20: Jehoshaphat and ahab—war with Moab and Ammon  (2 CHR. 18-20)

LESSON 20 QUESTIONS:

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 19 WORKSHEET

Israel’s Postexilic History:

Preparing for the Arrival of the Messiah

A Study of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

LESSON 19: Asa, the Reformer; Hanani, the man of God; and the life and times of Jehoshaphat (2 CHR. 15-17)

LESSON 19 QUESTIONS:

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 16 NOTES PART 2

CHAPTER 7:1-22 – SOLOMON’S PRAYER ANSWERED BY FIRE, THEN GLORY!

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--KINGS CHART

A set of charts for tracking through the kings. While 2 Chronicles does not mention many of the kings of Israel there are a few and it assists in placing items within the proper context of history.

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 16 NOTES PART 1

LESSON 16: THE ARK AND THE TEMPLE, SOLOMON’S PRAYER OF DEDICATION, AND A GREAT FESTIVAL (2 CHR. 5-8)

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY: LESSON 18 WORKSHEET

Israel’s Postexilic History:

Preparing for the Arrival of the Messiah

A Study of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

LESSON 18: EGYPT INVADES ISRAEL, JEROBOAM AND THE NORTHERN KINGDOM, AND ASA AND THE ETHIOPIANS (2 CHR. 12-14)

LESSON 18 QUESTIONS:

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY: LESSON 17 WORKSHEET

Israel’s Postexilic History:

Preparing for the Arrival of the Messiah

A Study of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

LESSON 17: A QUEEN COMES TO JERUSALEM—REHOBOAM AND THE KINGDOM (2 CHR. 9-11)

LESSON 17 QUESTIONS:

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY--LESSON 15 NOTES

LESSON 15: SOLOMON’S KINGDOM, THE TEMPLE AND ITS FURNISHING (2 CHR. 1-4)

First and Second Chronicles were considered as one book in the Hebrew canon. 2 Chronicles, chapter 1 concerns itself with the reign of Solomon, a very proper sequel to 1 Chronicles, chapter 29. 2 Chronicles 1:1 repeats 1 Chronicles 29:25. “Jehovah magnified Solomon exceedingly.” In the transfer of authority from David to Solomon, the young king had every advantage which would promise a highly successful reign.[1]

ISRAEL'S POSTEXILIC HISTORY: LESSON 14 NOTES

LESSON 14: DAVID’S MILITARY ORGANIZATION, HIS COUNSELORS, HIS CHARGE TO SOLOMON, AND HIS DEATH (1 CHR. 27-29)

David’s consuming interest late in his life was the Temple. Having furnished Solomon with the pattern, David prayed for his people and set Solomon on the throne.[1]

There are two records of David's charge to Solomon, and Solomon's being made king. The reason there are two records is this: Adonijah, a son of David, sought to usurp the throne from Solomon (1 Kings 1:17-18). David was informed of this by Bathsheba and Nathan the prophet (1 Kings 1:11-27). Then David swore unto Bathsheba, "Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day" (1 Kings 1:30).[2]