2 Chronicles

The book of 2 Chronicles begins with Solomon's reign, where he strengthens his kingdom with God's presence and builds the temple in Jerusalem. After Solomon's death, the kingdom is divided between his son Rehoboam and Jeroboam, with Rehoboam ruling over Judah and Jeroboam over Israel. The book then follows the reigns of various kings of Judah, including Abijah, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah. Some of these kings, such as Asa, Jehoshaphat, and Hezekiah, do what is right in the eyes of the Lord, while others, such as Ahaz and Manasseh, do evil. The book also describes the destruction of the temple and the desolation of the land by the king of the Chaldeans, as well as the eventual exile of the people of Judah. Throughout the book, the Lord is shown to be a God who rewards those who follow him and punishes those who do not.