2 Chronicles 29 – Hezekiah and the Cleansing of the Temple A. The cleansing of the temple. 1. (1-2) The general assessment of his reign. Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. And he did what was…

2 Chronicles 28 – The Evil Reign of Ahaz A. The sin of Ahaz and the punishment of Ahaz. 1. (1-4) Ahaz rejects God and embraces idols. Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and he did not do what was right in the sight of…

2 Chronicles 27 – Jotham’s Godly Reign A. The good reign of King Jotham. 1. (1-2) An overview of the reign of Jotham. Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok. And he did what was right in…

2 Chronicles 26 – The Reign of Uzziah A. The years of blessing and strength. 1. (1-5) The overview of Uzziah’s reign. Now all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king…

2 Chronicles 25 – The Reign of Amaziah A. His victory over Edom. 1. (1-2) The limited good of the reign of Amaziah. Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. And he did what was right in the sight…

2 Chronicles 24 – The Rise and Fall of Joash A. Joash repairs the temple. 1. (1-3) Joash’s forty year reign. Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD…

2 Chronicles 23 – Jehoiada and the Crowning of Joash A. The plan is put into practice. 1. (1-7) Jehoiada and his plan to restore Joash to the throne of Judah. In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and made a covenant with the captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son…

2 Chronicles 22 – The Evil Reigns of Ahaziah and Athaliah A. Ahaziah’s rise and fall. 1. (1-4) The brief and wicked reign of Ahaziah. Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his place, for the raiders who came with the Arabians into the camp had killed all the older…

2 Chronicles 21 – Jehoram’s Evil Reign A. The sins of Jehoram. 1. (1-5) The murder of his brothers. And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Jehoram his son reigned in his place. He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu,…

2 Chronicles 20 – Jehoshaphat’s Victory A. Jehoshaphat’s prayer. 1. (1-2) Hostile enemies gather against Judah. It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against…

2 Chronicles 19 – Jehu’s Rebuke A. The goodness of God to Jehoshaphat. 1. (1) He returns safely after the battle. Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem. a. Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely: This was the mercy of God. Jehoshaphat, clothed in the robes of…

2 Chronicles 18 – Jehoshaphat, Ahab, and Micaiah A. Jehoshaphat goes to Samaria, the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel. 1. (1) Jehoshaphat’s unwise alliance with Ahab. Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and by marriage he allied himself with Ahab. a. Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance: Because of his…