SOLOMON’S ACHIEVEMENTS2 Chronicles 5–9 “May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, this place of which You said You would put Your Name there” (2 Chron. 6:20). Solomon’s early concern for God’s glory, and the wisdom that attracted rulers of surrounding nations, serves as an example of the ministry of the DavidicContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
2 Chronicles INTRODUCTIONSecond Chronicles continues the postexilic author’s commentary on history. The author showed that God was faithful to His promise to David, whose descendants held the throne of Judah in an unbroken line. The author also evaluated each king by his dedication to God, expressed in his concern for the temple built by Solomon.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
DAVID’S PREPARATIONS1 Chronicles 22–29 “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for it” (1 Chron. 22:5). Trusting the promise that his son would construct theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
GOD’S PROMISE TO DAVID1 Chronicles 17–21 “I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you” (1 Chron. 17:10). God’s faithfulness to His promises to David provided a foundation of hope for the tiny, postexilic Judean community of 450B.C God’s promises remain the basis of hope for us today. BackgroundThe Davidic Covenant.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
DAVID’S SUCCESS1 Chronicles 11–16 “You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will become their ruler” (1 Chronicles 11:2). Our greatest accomplishments may not be those noted by historians. Here the Chronicler reminds us of things which are important to the Lord. BackgroundThe Chronicler left out three elements of David’s story found in 1 Kings:Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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