Introduction.The preceding first and second books of Kings together with the first and second books of Chronicles in general follow on in chronological order and continue to record the reign of King David, and upon the death of King David record the transfer of power to his son Solomon.
Much of what is written in the first book of Kings about Saul and King David, is repeated word for word (KJV) in the second book of Chronicles.
We need to take note where circumstances are repeated in the bible, like the life of Jesus being recorded in varying ways by the four Gospels in the New Testament. There has to be some important messages or lessons for us where ever this occurs.
The second book of Chronicles opens with the continuing reign of King Solomon, his wisdom and splendour, together with the building and furnishing of the temple.
After the death of Solomon (Chapter 9) the book records the lifestyle of the succeeding kings many of whom were Godly but many others that were very evil.
In the closing chapter of the book we see the result of a nation whose moral behaviour gets to an all time low. As a result God took his hand of protection away from Israel, with Babylon the nation of the north overthrowing them and taking most of the people, back to Babylon into exile together with the sacred contents of the temple.
Further studies to this book will be given at a later date.
