Monthly Archives: June 2012

We begin our second half year of the Year of the Bible today. Congratulations for making it this far! Keep going. The summer’s reading will go through quite a few books quickly. In 2 Chronicles 33 Manasseh succeeds his father … Continue reading →

In 2 Chronicles 31and 32 the people are so inspired by the worship of God that they go back home and tear down all of the places of idols worship in Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim and Manasseh. Hezekiah makes a tithe … Continue reading →

In 2 Chronicles 29 and 30 Hezekiah succeeds Ahaz after his death. Hezekiah’s mother is the daughter of Zechariah and raises him to do what is right in the sight of the Lord. He reopens the house of the Lord … Continue reading →

2 Chronicles 26, 27 and 28 speaks of Uzziah who succeeds his father Amaziah. Uzziah is instructed by Zechariah about obeying God. As long as he seeks God, God prosper him. Uzziah does much to strengthen the protection of Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

In 2 Chronicles 24 King Joash was very young when he became king. The priest Jehoida influences him and Joash walks with the Lord. Joash and Jehoida restore the temple getting rid of all the items Athaliah put in the … Continue reading →

2 Chronicles 21 tells of King Jehoram of Judah, Jehoshaphat’s eldest son. Unfortunately, he is not faithful to the Lord and instead follows in the steps of the kings of Israel having been influenced by his wife a daughter of … Continue reading →

In 2 Chronicles 18 -20 Jehoshaphat makes an alliance with King Ahab of Israel. Ahab asks Jehoshaphat to join him in a war. Jehoshaphat wants confirmation from a prophet of the Lord that this is a good move. Ahab provides … Continue reading →

In 2 Chronicles 16 King Asa of Judah dealt with a conflict with King Baasha of Israel by making an alliance with the king of Aram instead of relying on God. Hanani the prophet tells Asa that this was foolish … Continue reading →

In 2 Chronicles 13 Jeroboam of Israel tries to come against King Abijah of Judah. Abijah knows that Jeroboam is no longer faithful to the Lord. Abijah confidently tells him that God will allow Judah to triumph. God is faithful … Continue reading →

In 2 Chronicles 10-12 Rehoboam deals harshly with the people of Israel.  The people of Israel rebel. Rehoboam builds cities to protect Judah. Only the tribe of Benjamin stands with Judah under the king. The priests and Levites come to … Continue reading →