KINGS & CHRONICLES Back round Kings focuses more on the political . Chronicles focuses more on the spiritual. Need to know general history of Israel dating back to Abraham to see how they got to where they are.
KINGS & CHRONICLES Survey Kings United kingdom under Solomon (40 years) Divided kingdom (209 years) Northern Kingdom (10 tribes) & Southern Kingdom (2 Tribes) until N.K. taken away by Assyria in 722 B.C. Surviving kingdom (136 years)---S.K. taken away into captivity in 586 B.C. (3rd & final time, 1st two 606 & 596)
KINGS & CHRONICLES Survey Chronicles Emphasis on dynasty of David. Line of David (going back to Adam) Reign of David Kings of Judah Very little regard for 10 tribes of N.K.
KINGS & CHRONICLES Keys Kings Key Word: Division Key Verses: 1 Kings 9:4-5; 11:11; 2 Kings 17:22-23 Chronicles Key Word: Sovereignty Key Verses: 1 Chron. 17:11; 29:11; 2 Chron. 7:14; 16:9