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The closing verses of Kings records what?

the destruction of Jerusalem

What event does 1 Kings begin with?

the end of David's reign

Who were the intended recipients of 1 and 2 Kings?

the people pf Judah before the exile and afterward

What line did Jeremiah descend from?

the priestly line of Abiathar

Who's perspective is 1 and 2 Kings written from?

the prophets

What event does 2nd Kings end with?

the release of Jehoiachin

What is the dominate focus of Chronicles?

the restoration of temple worship

What are the chronicler's major focuses in Chronicles?

the temple, its worship leaders, and religious services

What was the situation of the recipients of Chronicles?

they were without a Davidic king and currently under Persian domination

What is the purpose of the inclusion of the Elijah narratives?

to express the courage of the prophets and expose the evil of the northern kings

What is the reason for retelling David's story in Chronicles?

to show his high priority for genuine worship

What is the major theological theme of Chronicles?

true worship

What are the 3 main reasons for the north's downfall?

1. They followed other gods 2. they rejected the ministries of the prophets 3. they rejected the covenant

What are the 3 sections of Kings?

1. the united nation under Solomon 2. the divided kingdom from the time of the north-south division until the Assyrian dispersion of the northern kingdom 3. the remaining years of the southern kingdom of Judah, from the time of the Assyrian dispersion until the Babylonian conquest

The final version of Chronicles could date as late as?

400 BC

How many years does 1 and 2 Kings cover?

411

How many chapters are devoted to temple preparation?

6 chapter

Who is the author of the Chronicles?

Anonymous

Why wasn't David given the privilege of constructing the temple?

Because he was a man of war

Why did the chronicler omit David's adultery and other sins in his retelling?

Because the writer focus is on David's worship and preparations for the temple

What does the book of Chronicles end with?

Cyrus's decree to rebuild the temple

What does 1 Chronicles end with?

David's final address and the transfer of power from David to Solomon

Tradition supports the who could be the potential authors of Chronicles?

Ezra and Nehemiah

What years of Solomon's reign was he overseeing the construction of the temple?

His 4th-11th years

What was the pinnacle of Solomon's career?

His construction and dedication of the temple

What note does Kings end on?

It ends on a note of optimism the God will still fulfill the Davidic covenant

The author of 1 and 2 Kings is anonymous, but who does several pieces of evidence point to as the author?

Jeremiah

Where was the temple built?

Mount Moriah

Who did David purchase the land for the temple from?

Ornan the Jebusite

What resulted in the split of the northern kingdom of Israel from the southern kingdom of Judah?

Rehoboam's excessive taxation

Who/ why was given the privilege of constructing the temple?

Solomon because he was a man of peace

What does the books of Chronicles tell the story of?

The events which happened in the days of the Davidic kings of Judah

What does 1 and 2 Kings tell the story of?

The kings of Israel and Judah from the time of David until the Babylonian captivity

Who does Josiah represent?

The last Godly king of Judah


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