2 Chronicles — Chapters

Solomon’s reign begins with a prayer for wisdom, and God grants him profound wisdom, wealth, and honor.

Solomon plans to build the Temple of Jerusalem, enlisting the skilled craftsmen of Tyre and organizing a massive labor force, while emphasizing the divine purpose and humility before God.

Solomon constructs the temple in Jerusalem, meticulously following divine instructions and adorning it with gold, cedar, and cherubim, culminating in the iconic pillars Jachin and Boaz.

Solomon commissions an elaborate array of brass and gold furnishings for the temple, detailing dimensions, materials, and placement, while Huram the son of Hiram supplies many of the components.

Solomon completes the Temple, and a national assembly brings the Ark of the Covenant to its holy sanctuary, where divine presence fills the house, halting ministerial work.

Solomon declares that the Temple in Jerusalem is the dwelling of God, dedicates it with a prayer for divine presence, guidance, justice, and blessings for Israel and foreigners.

Solomon completes the dedication of the Temple, God’s fire confirms His presence, and the Lord promises blessings to those who obey while warning of judgment against disobedience.

Solomon’s reign saw the expansion of fortified cities, tribute from neighboring peoples, and the completion of the Temple, accompanied by organized worship and trade with Ophir.

Rehoboam’s refusal to ease his father Solomon’s heavy yoke triggers the division of Israel and the establishment of Jeroboam’s separate kingdom.

Rehoboam’s abandonment of God’s law triggers Shishak’s attack on Jerusalem; Israel’s humility brings divine mercy, but the city suffers loss of treasures.

Abijah leads Judah to a decisive victory over Jeroboam in Israel, winning by relying on the LORD while Israel defiles the covenant through idolatry.

Asa reigned over Judah with reforms that rid the land of idolatry, built fortified cities, and achieved military victory over the Ethiopians, restoring peace and prosperity.

Azariah’s prophetic exhortation prompts King Asa to purge idolatry, renew the covenant with God, and experience peace in Judah.

King Asa of Judah allies with Syria, faces military defeat, is rebuked by a seer, then suffers illness and dies.

Jehoshaphat, after inheriting Judah’s throne, fortified the kingdom, eradicated idolatry, and promoted the law of God, leading to military strength and regional respect.

Jehoashphat of Judah joins Ahab of Israel to attack Ramoth-gilead, but a prophet named Micaiah predicts disaster, revealing a divine deception that leads to Ahab’s death.

King Jehoshaphat restores religious order and appoints judges to uphold God’s law.

Jehoram of Judah reigned for eight years, committing sins of violence, idolatry, and alliance with Israel, leading to divine judgment, plague, and his death without the desired burial.

Ahaziah, a king who followed the wicked ways of Ahab, reigned briefly, was killed in battle, and was then eliminated by his own mother Athaliah, who tried to destroy the Davidic line before Joash was secretly hidden and later restored.

Jehoiada leads a covenantal purge of Judah, anoints Joash as king, and eliminates the high‑king Athaliah and Baal worship, restoring worship of the LORD.

Young king Joash restores the Temple with Jehoiada’s help, but after Jehoiada’s death Judah turns to idolatry, a prophet is killed, Joash faces divine judgment, dies, and Amaziah succeeds him.

Amaziah begins his reign with righteous vengeance but later fails to heed divine counsel, leading to idolatry, war, and his eventual downfall.

Jotham reigned 16 years, building fortifications and defeating the Ammonites, but the people continued to err.

Ahaz’s reign is characterized by idolatry, warfare, and humiliation, leading to his capture by Israel and Assyria and his eventual death.

Hezekiah, at the age of twenty‑five, renewed Jerusalem’s temple and worship, restoring proper offerings and music after a period of neglect.

Hezekiah’s reign saw the national renewal of Israel through the Passover in Jerusalem, with a broad call to repentance, gathering, and communal worship.

Hezekiah completes the removal of idolatry, reorganizes the priestly service, and establishes a system of tithes and offerings that bring prosperity to Judah.

Hezekiah fortified Jerusalem and prayed for God's protection, and the Lord miraculously delivered the city from the Assyrian king Sennacherib’s siege.

Manasseh's reign is marred by idolatry and severe sin, leading to Assyrian exile, yet he repents, is restored, and builds a wall; his son Amon continues the sinful trend and is assassinated, paving the way for Josiah.

Josiah, a youthful king, purges idolatry, rebuilds the temple, discovers the Book of the Law, receives Huldah’s prophetic oracle, renews the covenant, and institutes enduring reforms.

The final kings of Judah fail, leading to Egypt’s brief intervention, Babylonian conquest, the destruction of Jerusalem and exile of the people, and the prophetic fulfillment of Cyrus’ decree to restore them.