2 Chronicles 17 – Features of Jehoshaphat’s Reign A. How King Jehoshaphat pleased God. 1. (1-4) The personal spiritual commitment of King Jehoshaphat. Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. And he placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah…

2 Chronicles 16 – Asa’s Disappointing End A. A treaty with Syria. 1. (1-3) Asa makes a treaty with Syria to strengthen himself against Israel. In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Asa, Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah and built Ramah, that he might let none go out or come in…

2 Chronicles 15 – Revival and Reform in Judah A. Azariah brings a warning from God. 1. (1-2) Asa is exhorted to seek God. Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded. And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: “Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin….

2 Chronicles 14 – The Reign of Asa A. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. 1. (1-6) The blessedness of the reign of King Asa. So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. In his days the land was…

2 Chronicles 13 – King Abijah and a Victory for Judah A. King Abijah speaks to King Jeroboam. 1. (1-3) The two armies gather for war. In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah. He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah….

2 Chronicles 12 – The Chastisement of Rehoboam and Judah a. Egypt comes against a disobedient kingdom of Judah. 1. (1) The sin of Rehoboam and his people. Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel along…

2 Chronicles 11 – The Defection of the Levites A. The reign of Rehoboam, the son of Solomon. 1. (1-4) A prophet prevents a civil war, allowing the northern tribes to secede. Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah and Benjamin one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who…

2 Chronicles 10 – The Reign of Rehoboam A. Rehoboam and the nation at Shechem. 1. (1-5) The elders of Israel offer Rehoboam the throne of Israel. And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he…

2 Chronicles 9 – More Achievements of Solomon A. Solomon hosts the queen of Sheba. 1. (1-4) The queen of Sheba comes to Jerusalem. Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions, having a very great retinue, camels that bore spices,…

2 Chronicles 8 – Achievements of Solomon A. Solomon and the surrounding nations. 1. (1-6) The dominion of Solomon. It came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own house, that the cities which Hiram had given to Solomon, Solomon built them; and…

2 Chronicles 7 – The Temple Dedicated Video for 2 Chronicles 7: Abide: Temple Dedication: A Promise and a Warning – 2 Chronicles 7 A. Dedication by God and man. 1. (1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the…

2 Chronicles 6 – Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication A. Solomon blesses God. 1. (1-2) Acknowledgement of God’s presence in the cloud. Then Solomon spoke: “The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud.I have surely built You an exalted house,And a place for You to dwell in forever.” a. The LORD said He would…