Written to encourage the people returning from Babylonian exile, 1 Chronicles recaps the history and genealogy of Israel, emphasising the spiritual significance of David and future Messianic King.

INTRODUCTION TO
1 Chronicles

Outline:

1. Genealogies from Adam to David. (1:1–9:44)
2. Anointing of David as king over Israel. (10:1–12:40)
3. Bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. (13:1–17:27)
4. Battle victories of David. (18:1–20:8)
5. Census of Israel. (21:1–27:34)
6. Plans for the temple. (28:1–29:9)
7. Final words and deeds of David. (29:10-30)

Author: Unknown (possibly Ezra).

Date Written: Between 450 and 400 b.c. (compiled from earlier sources).

Time Span: Chapters 1–9 cover approximately 3,500 years from the creation of Adam to the birth of David. Chapters 10–29 cover 33 to 40 years describing the reign of David.

Title: The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles are so named because they “chronicle” the entire history of God’s people from Genesis through Kings. The title used in the Hebrew Bible means “the accounts of the days.”

Background: The last book of the Hebrew Bible has been broken down into 1 and 2 Chronicles in modern translations. The Chronicles are different in perspective from the books of Samuel and Kings, even though they cover much of the same material. Instead of prophetic, moral, and political views, the Chronicles are presented from a priest’s point of view, evaluating the nation’s religious history.

Where Written: Unknown (possibly Jerusalem).

To Whom: To the remnant of Judah returning from Babylon.

Content: There are two distinct sections of this book. First, the royal lineage from Adam to David is given. Then, the righteous reign of David is discussed. Chronicles evaluates David’s achievements and his religious guidance of the nation as he seeks God’s leadership. David’s trials, sins, and failures are de-emphasized in Chronicles since the covenant relationship between God and the people is the focus here. First Chronicles ends with the death of David and the succession of his son Solomon to the throne.

Key Words: “Royal”; “Chosen.”
Chronicles recounts the “royal” line of David (which eventually leads to the absolute royalty of Jesus Christ). David is “chosen” by God to rule over Israel, and his son Solomon is “chosen” to rule after him and to build a house for the Lord (Ch. 28).

Themes: • God will never forsake His people, His promises, or His covenant. • We must fulfill our covenant with God to be totally obedient to His Word. • In order to do a great work for God, we must first have a great heart for God. • God is always working in our lives . . . even when we don’t understand His ways or see His hand. • Even though people and nations sometimes fail, God never fails. • We should appreciate our heritage and significance in God’s eyes. • God blesses obedience and punishes disobedience.

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