2. Name Name – From Latin to German to English, meaning “a record of events” Author & Date Author & Date – Author unknown – 400 B.C. or a little after

3. Structure Structure – Chapters 1-9: Reign of Solomon Chapters 1-7: All about the temple Chapters 1-7: All about the temple Chapters 8-9: All about Solomon Chapters 8-9: All about Solomon – Chapters 10-36: Southern Kingdom Chapters 10-35: 16 kings Chapters 10-35: 16 kings Chapter 36:1-16: The final four Chapter 36:1-16: The final four Chapter 36:17-23: Fall & restoration Chapter 36:17-23: Fall & restoration

4. Significant themes & theology Significant themes & theology – Leadership is important – Reform ≠ Revival – Diligence is necessary

5. 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 – God’s word rejected – God’s word vindicated – God’s word fulfilled