AUTHORSHIP uncertain, thought to have been edited by Ezra
First and Second Chronicles are one book in the Jewish Bible.

TIME. Probably written during, or shortly after, the captivity.
May be regarded as A SUPPLEMENT to the books of I and II Samuel, and I and II Kings.
Some of the historical descriptions are almost identical with those of the preceding books.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES. The books of Samuel and Kings refer to events in both kingdoms,–whereas Chronicles deals almost exclusively with the history of Judah

CENTRAL THOUGHT, The Sovereignty of God # 1Ch 4:9-10 5:20 11:14 12:18 14:2,10,14,15

CENTRAL CHARACTER, David, for the history of his life,

ANALYSIS OF THE BOOK.

PART I.
(1) chs. 1-9, Genealogies # 1Ch 1:1 – 9:1
(2) Ch 10, Overthrow and death of Saul. # 1Ch 10:1

PART II. The Reign of David.
(1) His accession to the throne,–the capture of Jerusalem,–his mighty men and armies, chs. 11,12 # 1Ch 11:1 – 12:1
(2) His mistake in attempting to transport the Ark on a “new cart,” ch. 13 # 1Ch 13:1
(3) His victory over the Philistines, ch. 14 # 1Ch 14:1
(4) The Ark brought to Jerusalem, ch. 15 # 1Ch 15:1
(5) The great festival of rejoicing, ch. 16 # 1Ch 16:1
(6) The King’s desire to build a temple for Jehovah denied, ch. 17 # 1Ch 17:1
(7) Great military victories, chs. 18-20 # 1Ch 18:1 – 20:1
(8) The sinful census, ch. 21 # 1Ch 21:1
(9) The preparation of materials for the building of the temple, and a charge to Solomon, ch. 22 # 1Ch 22:1
(10) The further organization of the affairs of the kingdom, chs. 23-27 # 1Ch 23:1- 27:1
(11) David’s last charge to the people and to his son, Solomon;- Solomon made king, chs. 28-29;- the death of David # 1Ch 28:1 – 29:1 29:28

CHOICE SELECTIONS.
(1) Jabez’s Prayer # 1Ch 4:10
(2) David pours out the water from the well of Bethlehem # 1Ch 11:17-19
(3) David’s Psalm # 1Ch 16:7-36
(4) Description of David’s Chorus Choir and Orchestra, ch. 25 # 1Ch 25:1
(5) David’s last blessing and prayer # 1Ch 29:10-19