1. Survey of the Old Testament
Chapter 16
1-2 Chronicles

2. The Writing of the Book Ascribed to Ezra by Jewish tradition
Stylistic and linguistic similarities to Ezra-Nehemiah led to theory of a “chronicler”
Utilizes numerous sources
Late date of composition
Photo: This Sumerian text from about 2000 BC is one of the most complete records known of temple construction and dedication. As such, it is a valuable source for understanding Solomon's building and dedication of the temple of the Lord.

3. The Background Historical Background Historical Reliability
Despair in postexilic Jerusalem
Historical Reliability
Photo: The Temple Mount, as it is called today, is where Solomon's temple stood in ancient times.

4. Purpose and Message Emphasis on David and Solomon
Yahweh’s election of Israel and continued intervention to accomplish covenant purposes
Hope for the Israelite community in postexilic Jerusalem
Photo: During the reign of Saul, Bethshean was a Philistine city. Saul and Jonathan's bodies were taken there after their defeat (1 Sam. 31:10-12). During David's conquest of
the Philistines he must have taken the city, because it is listed as part of Solomon's kingdom (1 Kings 4:12; 1 Chron. 7:29).

5. Structure and Organization
Genealogies
Reigns of Saul and David
History of Judah
Deportation and return
Map: Babylonian Deportation

6. Major Themes Worship in the Old Testament The Chronicler's Vocabulary
Typology
Photo: Arad was near the southern border of Israel. Excavations uncovered a large altar and this Holy of Holies from the period of Israelite monarchy. Although there were to be no temples to compete with the one Solomon built in Jerusalem, the Arad temple confirms the biblical statements that some were.