1 Chronicles Introduction
Synopsis:
First Chronicles was written sometime after Judah returned from their Babylonian exile in ~537 BC and composed as one book with Second Chronicles. (1 Chr 9:1-2; 2 Chr 36:23). Its focus is on the history of United Kingdom under King David and his desired goal to construct a Temple for the Lord to dwell in.
Other Book Titles:
- Latin Chronicorum Liber “The Chronicles of the Whole of Sacred History”
Authorship: Ezra
Ezra, according to Jewish tradition.
Time Period:
Creation - David's Reign (970 BC)
Simple Outline:
1. Genealogies of Israel & David (1 Chr 1-9)
2. David's Reign (1 Chr 10-29)
A. Accession of David as King (Ch 10-12)
B. Acquisition of the Ark (Ch 13-17)
C. Victories of David (Ch 18-20)
D. Preparation for the Temple (Ch 21-27)
E. Last days of David (Ch 28-29)
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