Bible Commentary

The Early Reign of Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:1-7) 2 Chronicles 34:1-2 Josiah became king when he was eight years old. He ruled in Jerusalem for thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He walked in the ways of his father David. He did not […]

Historical and Theological Background of 2 Chronicles 33 2 Chronicles 33 records the reign of King Manasseh of Judah, son of Hezekiah. His reign is one of the most shocking in Judah’s history because of the extreme idolatry and wickedness that characterized much of his rule. Manasseh reigned for fifty-five years, the longest of any

Historical and Theological Background of 2 Chronicles 32 The thirty-second chapter of 2 Chronicles captures one of the most dramatic events in Judah’s history. It presents the reign of King Hezekiah at a time when Judah was threatened by the most powerful empire of the day — Assyria. Hezekiah, who had devoted himself to religious

2 Chronicles 31 details King Hezekiah’s efforts to restore proper worship in Judah after a period of idolatry and neglect. The chapter focuses on his organization of the priests and Levites, the reinstitution of tithes and offerings, and the people’s generous response. It highlights themes of faithfulness, obedience to God’s law, and the importance of

Second Chronicles 30 chronicles Hezekiah’s remarkable Passover celebration that united northern and southern kingdoms in unprecedented covenant renewal. This chapter demonstrates how faithful leadership can transcend political divisions through spiritual unity, showing mercy to the unclean while maintaining covenant faithfulness. The narrative reveals God’s compassionate response to genuine repentance and the transformative power of proper

Second Chronicles 29 presents King Hezekiah’s dramatic spiritual reformation following his father Ahaz’s devastating apostasy. This chapter chronicles the temple’s cleansing, restoration of proper worship, and renewal of covenant relationship with God. The narrative demonstrates how faithful leadership can reverse spiritual decline through comprehensive reform emphasizing divine worship, priestly service, and community repentance. Historical Background

Second Chronicles 28 chronicles the devastating reign of King Ahaz of Judah, marking one of the darkest periods in the southern kingdom’s history. This chapter reveals how unfaithful leadership leads to national disaster, spiritual apostasy, and divine judgment. The narrative demonstrates the consequences of abandoning God’s covenant while highlighting His mercy through prophetic intervention and

Historical Context and Background The twenty-seventh chapter of Second Chronicles presents the brief but significant reign of King Jotham of Judah, whose sixteen-year rule stands as a beacon of consistent faithfulness following his father Uzziah’s tragic downfall. This chapter offers a refreshing contrast to the dramatic rise and fall narratives that characterize many biblical monarchs,

Historical Context and Background The twenty-sixth chapter of Second Chronicles chronicles the remarkable reign of King Uzziah of Judah, also known as Azariah in the books of Kings. This chapter presents one of the most dramatic examples in Scripture of how spiritual pride can transform a godly and successful leader into a presumptuous rebel against

Historical Context and Background The twenty-fifth chapter of Second Chronicles presents the reign of King Amaziah of Judah, a ruler whose story demonstrates the dangerous progression from faithful obedience to destructive pride. This chapter spans approximately twenty-nine years of Judah’s history, revealing how initial spiritual success can deteriorate into idolatry and political disaster. Amaziah’s reign