The Book of Ezra details the return of the Jews to Jerusalem at the end of the Babylonian captivity. They have been in captivity 70 years. Ezra returns in a second wave of sojourners, but chronicles the whole return and in one place tells us about the return of worship in Jerusalem. Ezra 3:1–3 (NKJV)…
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Through the Bible Week 20, 2 Chronicles 13 – 36
At the very end of the books of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah (1 & 2 Chronicles), the fall of Jerusalem and Judah comes about. 2 Chronicles 36:15–21 (NKJV) — 15 And the LORD God of their fathers sent warnings to them by His messengers, rising up early and sending them, because He…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 19, 1 Chronicles 18 – 2 Chronicles 12
As we enter into 1st & 2nd Chronicles, we have the history of the Kings of Judah. In fact, whenever these books are referenced in scripture, thy are one book known as The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah. It is fitting that these books start their discussion of the kings with the great King…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 18, 1 Chronicles 1 – 17
In the beginning of Chronicles, we have a long list of genealogy. This genealogy breaks down the lineage of the leaders of the nation of Israel as well as some surrounding nations. The king’s lineage, the priests’ lineage, the Levites’ lineage, and the heads of all the tribes are presented. But more importantly, we have…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 17, 2 Kings 6 – 25
The Kingdom of Israel has been carried away into captivity and scattered among the nations to this day. The Kingdom of Judah survived a little longer before being carried away to Babylon. Both committed the same sin. They turned from the Lord their God to false gods and performed wickedness in God’s land and among…
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