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# 2 Chronicles 01 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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This chapter begins a section about King Solomon's reign (2 Chronicles 1-9).
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#### Wisdom
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Solomon asks God for wisdom to rule God's people. God is pleased with this request because it is used to serve others. Therefore, God also gives Solomon tremendous wealth and a long life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
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## Links:
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* __[2 Chronicles 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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* __[2 Chronicles intro](../front/intro.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 02 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of Solomon's reign continues in this chapter. This chapter also begins a section on building the temple. (2 Chronicles 2-4 and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
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#### House of God
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The temple is repeatedly referred to as the "house of God" because Yahweh will dwell in the temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/houseofgod]])
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## Links:
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* __[2 Chronicles 02:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 03 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of King Solomon and the building of the temple continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
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#### Location of the temple
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The location of the temple was very significant. Many important events in history occurred at this location.
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## Links:
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* __[2 Chronicles 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 04 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of King Solomon and the building of the temple continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
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#### Special construction
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Not only is the temple constructed in a special way, the things that are used in the temple's sacrificial system and its decorations are constructed in a special way.
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## Links:
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* __[2 Chronicles 04:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 05 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.
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#### Moving the contents of the tent
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Everything from the tent was moved into the new temple. This too was done in a special way. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 06 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.
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#### Temple dedication
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Solomon dedicated the temple with a prayer asking God to honor the temple. It was common to dedicate something important to God when it was completed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 06:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 07 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.
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#### Solomon's dream
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God appeared again to Solomon in a dream and said the temple was acceptable and he honored it with his presence. He would remain as long as Israel obeyed him. If they worshiped other gods and idols he would let their enemies destroy the temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 07:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 08 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.
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#### Solomon's victories
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Solomon achieved many victory when he was king. This chapter records many of these victories. Israel is at its height of power when Solomon was king.
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* __[2 Chronicles 08:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 09 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The story of King Solomon ends.
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#### Solomon's fame
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Solomon was famous outside of Israel because of his wisdom and tremendous wealth. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 09:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 10 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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This begins a section on King Rehoboam. (2 Chronicles 10-12)
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#### Rehoboam's taxes
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The people asked Solomon's son, Rehoboam, to reduce the heavy taxes and the forced labor Solomon had demanded but Rehoboam refused. He lacked the wisdom to follow the advice of the men who had been councilors of his father Solomon. So the ten northern tribes broke off and made Jeroboam their king. They were called "Israel" and Rehoboam's kingdom was called Judah. This will cause confusion between the northern kingdom of Israel and the whole nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]])
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#### Metaphor
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The people use the metaphor of a yoke to complain about the high taxes and forced labor Solomon demanded from the people. They said, "Your father made our yoke difficult." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 10:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 11 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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The section on King Rehoboam continues in this chapter.
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#### Strengthening their defenses
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Rehoboam strengthened the defenses of Judah. Without the help of the northern tribes, the kingdom of Judah did not really have much power to defend itself from outside attacks. Therefore, Rehoboam felt it necessary to strengthen Judah's military defenses.
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#### Israel
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When the author speaks about Israel, he is now referring almost exclusively to the northern kingdom of Israel and not the united nation of Israel.
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* __[2 Chronicles 11:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 12 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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This chapter ends the section on King Rehoboam.
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#### Worshiping Yahweh
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The safety of Israel and Judah was dependent upon the people worshiping Yahweh and not upon their military power. Because Rehoboam deserted the worship of God, God allowed the king of Egypt to take all of the wealth Solomon stored up.
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* __[2 Chronicles 12:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 13 General Notes
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#### Trust
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Trusting in God, King Abijah of Judah was able to overcome the army of Israel even though it was twice as big as his army. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 13:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 14 General Notes
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This chapter begins the section about King Asa. (2 Chronicles 14-16)
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#### Trust
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Trusting in Yahweh, Asa was able to defeat million men of the army of Nubia. Trust in Yahweh is more important than military might. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 14:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 15 General Notes
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The section about King Asa continues in this chapter.
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#### Promise
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The people promise to serve the Lord. This is something they will ultimately fail to do. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
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#### Idiom
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The phrase "seek Yahweh" means "wanting to believe and obey Yahweh." This is a common way to describe proper worship of Yahweh. It is possible the meaning of this idiom is about a desire to properly worship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 15:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 16 General Notes
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The section about King Asa is completed in this chapter.
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#### Asa did not trust Yahweh
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When Baasha was building Ramah to blockade him, Asa asked the king of Aram to help him instead of trusting God to help him. This was sinful because he disobeyed Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
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# 2 Chronicles 17 General Notes
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Jehoshaphat trusted and obeyed God. Because of this, God made him strong. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 17:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 18 General Notes
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The story of Jehoshaphat as king continues in this chapter.
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The will of God is accomplished, even when people try to avoid it. Ahab tried to disguise himself to hide from the soldiers of Aram but an arrow still hit and killed him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/willofgod]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 18:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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The story of Jehoshaphat as king continues in this chapter.
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Jehoshaphat appointed many Levites to be judges and told them to be very fair. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 19:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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The story of King Jehoshaphat is completed in this chapter.
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God rescues those who trust him. An enormous army came against Jehoshaphat but God promised that he would defeat them without Judah having to fight. Then the enemy fought among themselves and when the army of Judah arrived there were dead bodies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 20:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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Doing evil causes the country to decline. Jehoshaphat's son was evil. Edom and Libna successfully revolted against him, the Arabs plundered him and he died of an intestinal disease. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])
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The author compares worship of Baal to being a prostitute: "to act like a prostitute." Idolatry by the people of God is often pictured as prostitution. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 21:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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The author compares Athaliah's evil deeds to Ahab's family's evil lives: "walked in the ways of the house of Ahab." Ahab is pictured as the epitome of evil. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 22:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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The high priest organized a coup and made seven-year-old Joash king. Athaliah objected, so the chief priest had her killed. This was an attempt by the priests to fulfill the covenant God made with David. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])
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Joash decided to repair the temple. The Levites collected money from people and gave it to the workmen to repair the temple. This was a sign of worship towards Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])
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When Joash stopped worshiping Yahweh, he had many troubles. Joash remaind loyal to Yahweh as long as the chief priest lived, but when the chief priest died Joash started following other gods. The chief priest's son warned him that he would have trouble, so he had him killed. The army of Aram defeated and plundered him and his servants murdered him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 24:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# 2 Chronicles 25 General Notes
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When Amaziah trusted God he was successful against Edom. But when he started worshiping the idols of Edom he was badly defeated. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
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* __[2 Chronicles 25:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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|
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# 2 Chronicles 26 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Uzzah the leper
|
||||
Uzzah was powerful when he followed Yahweh. When he entered the temple to burn incense like a priest, God made him a leper. Lepers could not properly worship Yahweh because they were always unclean. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 26:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../25/intro.md) | [>>](../27/intro.md)__
|
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|
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|
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# 2 Chronicles 27 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Trust in Yahweh
|
||||
Jotham was able to conquer the people of Ammon because he obeyed the Lord. For Yahweh, trust in Yahweh is the key to victory in battle. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 27:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../26/intro.md) | [>>](../28/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 28 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### King Ahaz's idolatry
|
||||
|
||||
Judah was defeated by all of the neighboring countries because King Ahaz was worshiping all sorts of foreign gods. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 28:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../27/intro.md) | [>>](../29/intro.md)__
|
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|
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|
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# 2 Chronicles 29 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter begins the story of King Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29-32)
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Cleansing the temple
|
||||
|
||||
King Hezekiah was a great king. He cleaned and rededicated the temple. This was a sign that he wanted the people to return to worshiping Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 29:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
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__[<<](../28/intro.md) | [>>](../30/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 30 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The story of Hezekiah continues in this chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Passover
|
||||
Hezekiah invited everyone in Judah and in Israel to come to Jerusalem and celebrate the Passover. It had not been celebrated since King Solomon's day. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 30:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../29/intro.md) | [>>](../31/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 31 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The story of King Hezekiah continues in this chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
### Important figures of speech in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Idiom
|
||||
|
||||
To express Hezekiah's desire to please God, the author uses two idioms "to seek God" and "with all his heart." This means that he really wanted to do what God wanted. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 31:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../30/intro.md) | [>>](../32/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 32 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The story of King Hezekiah is completed in this chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Trust in Yahweh
|
||||
Because Hezekiah trusted God, God rescued Jerusalem from the attacked of the Assyrian army and healed Hezekiah when he was very sick. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 32:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../31/intro.md) | [>>](../33/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 33 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### King Manasseh
|
||||
|
||||
Manasseh angered God more than any other king of Judah. He worshiped the sun, stars and many foreign gods and even sacrificed his sons to the sun. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 33:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../32/intro.md) | [>>](../34/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 34 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter is the beginning of the story of King Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34-35)
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Returning the people to Yahweh
|
||||
|
||||
Josiah worshiped Yahweh and cleaned out the idols and shrines from Judah. The people returned to worship Yahweh again. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 34:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../33/intro.md) | [>>](../35/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 35 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This is the end of the story of King Josiah.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Passover
|
||||
Josiah organized a large Passover celebration and people shared their animals with those without animals to sacrifice. The celebration of Passover was a sign of proper worship by the people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 35:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../34/intro.md) | [>>](../36/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# 2 Chronicles 36 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This is the end of the story of Judah as an independent country.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Punishment
|
||||
God warned the people through the prophets, that he would punish them if they did not worship Yahweh. The people refused to listen to the prophets or to stop their evil deeds. God finally punished them by letting the Babylonians conquer them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[2 Chronicles 36:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../35/intro.md) | __
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Introduction to 2 Chronicles
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 1: General Introduction
|
||||
|
||||
### Outline of 2 Chronicles
|
||||
|
||||
1. Solomon rules the kingdom (1:1–9:28)
|
||||
- Solomon put on the throne of David, his father (1:1-17)
|
||||
- Solomon builds the temple of Yahweh (2:1–5:1)
|
||||
- Solomon dedicates the temple (5:2–7:22)
|
||||
- The life of Solomon (8:1–9:28)
|
||||
1. Judah declines and goes into exile (10:1–36:23)
|
||||
- From Rehoboam to Zedekiah (10:1–36:21)
|
||||
- The edict of Cyrus, permitting Israel to return to Canaan (36:22–23)
|
||||
|
||||
### What are 1 and 2 Chronicles about?
|
||||
|
||||
The Book of 1 Chronicles retells the line of descendants from Adam to Saul. It then gives the history of Israel during the time of David. The Book of 2 Chronicles gives the history of Israel beginning with Solomon. It ends when the Babylonian army attacks Judah and takes some of the people to Babylon. The writers of Chronicles probably wrote these books for the Jews who returned from exile in Babylon. The purpose was to teach the people to avoid disobeying God as their ancestors did.
|
||||
|
||||
### How should the title of this book be translated?
|
||||
|
||||
Translators can use the traditional title "2 Chronicles" or "Second Chronicles." You may also call this book "The Events of the Kings of Judah and Israel, Book 2" or "The Second Book of the Events of the Kings of Judah and Israel."
|
||||
|
||||
### Who wrote 1 and 2 Chronicles?
|
||||
|
||||
The writers of 1 and 2 Chronicles are unknown. They mention that they used other books when writing Chronicles. The names of these other books are "The Chronicles of Samuel the Seer," "The Chronicles of Nathan the Seer," "The Chronicles of Gad the Seer," "The History of Nathan the Prophet," "The Chronicles of Shemaiah the Prophet and Iddo," "The Story of the Prophet Iddo" and "The books of the kings of Judah and Israel."
|
||||
|
||||
### Why are there multiple books that give the history of the kings of Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
The books of Chronicles and the books of Kings tell much of the same history, but they are not exactly the same. The writers of Chronicles wrote mostly about the kings of Judah who were faithful to Yahweh and his covenant. The writers wanted the Jews to think carefully about David and Solomon. They also wanted the Jews to think about how Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah caused their ancestors to repent and to worship Yahweh. The writers wanted to encourage the Jews and their leaders to obey the law and to honor God's covenant with them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts
|
||||
|
||||
### Why did God punish the people of Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
God punished the people of Israel because they disobeyed him and worshiped false gods. God punished them with disease, disasters, and defeat in battle. However, God forgave them and caused them to prosper again if they repented and obeyed him. The writers of 1 and 2 Chronicles continually reminded the readers that God punished his people because they disobeyed. They wanted the readers to understand that they must obey God.
|
||||
|
||||
### Why are alliances with foreign countries seen as evil in these books?
|
||||
|
||||
Yahweh led and protected the nation of Israel. The people of Israel should have trusted him instead of relying on other nations to protect them.
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 3: Important Translation Issues
|
||||
|
||||
### What is the meaning of the term "Israel"?
|
||||
|
||||
The name "Israel" is used in many different ways in the Bible. Jacob was the son of Isaac. God changed Jacob's name to Israel. The descendants of Jacob became a nation also called Israel. Eventually, the nation of Israel split into two kingdoms. The northern kingdom was named Israel. The southern kingdom was named Judah.
|
||||
|
||||
### What does it mean to "seek God?"
|
||||
|
||||
The writers of 1 and 2 Chronicles often wrote about "seeking God." To "seek God" means to make an effort to please and honor God. It can also mean to ask God for help. It does not imply that God is hidden. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
|
||||
|
||||
### What does the phrase "to this day" mean?
|
||||
|
||||
The writers used the phrase "to this day" to refer to the time when they were writing. The translator should be aware that "to this day" refers to a time already passed. The translator might decide to say, "to this day, at the time when this is being written," or, "to this day, at the time of writing." This Hebrew phrase occurs in 1 Chronicles 4:41, 43; 5:26; 13:11; 20:26; 21:10; 35:25.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Ezra 01 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The chapter records the story of the first Jews as they return from Persia to Judea.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### King Cyrus
|
||||
King Cyrus allowed them to return because he wanted them to rebuild the temple. Those who stayed behind gave gifts to those who left to help them on their journey and resettlement. This practice was common under the reign of Cyrus and was used as a way to maintain peace throughout his kingdom. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Possible translation difficulties in this chapter
|
||||
#### Jews
|
||||
Upon return to Judea, the focus of the rest of the Old Testament is on the Jewish people.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
* __[Ezra intro](../front/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__| [>>](../02/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Ezra 02 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Genealogy
|
||||
People had to prove they were priests, or that they were Jews, through their genealogies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 02:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../01/intro.md) | [>>](../03/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Ezra 03 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter begins the story of the building of the temple and re-establishment of worship in the new temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Rebuilding the temple
|
||||
They immediately began the temple worship, even though the temple had not yet been built because they feared the people of the surrounding nations.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../02/intro.md) | [>>](../04/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Ezra 04 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The story of the building of the temple and re-establishment of the temple worship continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Helping to build the temple
|
||||
The people of the surrounding nations offered to help to build the temple. It is unknown why the Jews refused their help. These other people became their enemies and tried to hinder the work. They even persuaded the king of Persia to stop the Jews from building.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 04:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../03/intro.md) | [>>](../05/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Ezra 05 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The story of the building of the temple and re-establishment of the temple worship continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Rebuilding the temple
|
||||
The prophets Haggai and Zechariah encouraged the Jews to begin again building the temple. This was very important to life in Judah. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../04/intro.md) | [>>](../06/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Ezra 06 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The completion of the story of the building of the temple and re-establishment of the temple worship occurs in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Temple taxes
|
||||
The king said the Jews were right and ordered money from his taxes to be used to help them with their sacrifices.
|
||||
|
||||
### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
|
||||
#### Darius
|
||||
In this chapter, Darius is called the king of Assyria. In reality, besides ruling over the former Assyrian Empire, Darius was also king of Persia. Persia had conquered Babylon, which had previously conquered Assyria. This made the king of Persia, the king of Assyria as well. It was unusual to refer to Darius as the king or ruler of Assyria. Ezra may have referred to him in this way to contrast Darius' actions with those of the former rulers of Assyria, who had treated the Jews very cruelly. It was those earlier Assyrian rulers who had conquered the northern tribes of Israel and deported them to other lands. It was for this reasons that the northern tribes lost their identity and were no longer a distinct people group.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 06:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../05/intro.md) | [>>](../07/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
|
|||
# Ezra 07 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
Ezra begins his religious reforms.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### God's Law
|
||||
The people no longer know the law of Moses. Therefore, the king allows Ezra to return to Judea to teach the people about God's law. Many people go with him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 07:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../06/intro.md) | [>>](../08/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
|
|||
# Ezra 08 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### The people's return to Judah
|
||||
Many people went back to Judah with Ezra. They trusted God to protect them and the precious items they carried with them, which had been given for the temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 08:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../07/intro.md) | [>>](../09/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
|
|||
# Ezra 09 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Intermarriage
|
||||
When Ezra found out that many Jews had married Gentile wives, he prayed to God and asked God why he had been so good to them by letting these few people return from captivity even though they sinned by marrying Gentile wives. They did this before and God had punished them for it. God forbid this type of marriage because it caused the people to worship other gods. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 09:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../08/intro.md) | [>>](../10/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
|
|||
# Ezra 10 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Intermarriages
|
||||
The people agree to divorce their Gentile wives. Many Jews were involved in these mixed marriages. Divorce should not normally have been common for the Jews to engage in, but marriage with non-Jewish women was not allowed.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Ezra 10:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../09/intro.md) | __
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Introduction to Ezra
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 1: General Introduction
|
||||
|
||||
### Outline of Ezra
|
||||
|
||||
1. The first Jewish exiles return to Jerusalem from Persia (1:1–2:70)
|
||||
1. The people rebuild and dedicate the temple in Jerusalem (3:1–6:22)
|
||||
1. More exiles return; Ezra teaches the Law of Yahweh (7:1-8:36)
|
||||
1. The problem of the people marrying foreigners, and how it is solved (9:1–10:44)
|
||||
|
||||
### What is the Book of Ezra about?
|
||||
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The Book of Ezra is about how the people of Israel returned from Babylon and tried to worship Yahweh again as the law required. To do this they needed to rebuild their temple so they could sacrifice to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
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### How should the title of this book be translated?
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The Book of Ezra is named for the priest Ezra who led the first group of Jews out of exile and back to Judah. Translators can use the traditional title "Ezra." Or they might choose a clearer title, such as "The Book about Ezra."
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## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts
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### Why were Israelites not allowed to marry people from other nations?
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Foreigners worshiped many false gods. Yahweh did not allow his people to marry foreigners. He knew this would cause the people of Israel to worship false gods. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
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### Did all of the people of Israel return to their homeland?
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Many of the Jews remained in Babylon instead of returning to the Promised Land. Many of them were successful in Babylon and desired to remain there. However, this meant that they were unable to worship Yahweh in Jerusalem as their ancestors had done. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
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## Part 3: Important Translation Issues
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### How does the Book of Ezra use the term "Israel"?
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The Book of Ezra uses the term "Israel" to refer to the kingdom of Judah. It was mostly made up of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. The other ten tribes had ended their loyalty to any kings descended from David. God allowed the Assyrians to conquer the other ten tribes and take them into exile. As a result, they mixed with other people groups and did not return to the land of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]])
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### Are the events in the Book of Ezra told in the order that they actually happened?
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Some of the events in the Book of Ezra are not told in the order they actually happened. Translators should pay attention to notes that signal when events are probably out of order.
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