The Book of 1 Chronicles
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
Written to remind the people of Judah that they were still God’s people despite sin, 1 Chronicles reminds them of God’s law, priesthood, the temple, and the consequences of worshipping false gods.
Who wrote the book of 1 Chronicles?
Unknown but many sources point to Ezra as a possibility.
Who is the audience?
The people of Judah who have returned from exile.
Timeframe 1 Chronicles was written:
Written around 450-400 B.C. Covers the timeframe of the death of King Saul to the death of King David (approximately 1000 B.C. to 970 B.C.).
"In short" (One sentence summary):
Listing the genealogy going all the way back to Adam, 1 Chronicles primarily focuses on the portions of King David’s reign.
Fun facts about 1 Chronicles/Did you know?
1 Chronicles covers a lot of the same information 2 Samuel covers but without the disreputable aspects of David’s life such as the adultery and murder of Bathsheba’s husband.
