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Chronology of Ezra–Nehemiah
Ezra 1–6 537–515 b.c. Ezra 7–Nehemiah 13 458–433 b.c.
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Relationship of Ezra–Nehemiah to 1–2 Chronicles
Relationship of Ezra–Nehemiah to 1–2 Chronicles 1–2 Chronicles Ezra–Nehemiah Chronicles ends with the Cyrus Edict. Ezra begins with the Cyrus Edict. Chronicles emphasizes Jerusalem and the temple. Ezra–Nehemiah emphasizes Jerusalem and the temple. Chronicles has a priestly focus. Ezra is more focused on the law
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The Chronicler’s Presentation of the Reigns of David and Solomon
In contrast to 1–2 Samuel and 1–2 Kings, the Chronicler focuses overwhelmingly on the religious significance of the united reign of David and Solomon, principally their joint role in establishing the Davidic covenant and the Jerusalem temple. Little attention is paid to the personal and political dimensions of
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Comparison of 1–2 Chronicles with 2 Samuel and 1–2 Kings
1 Chronicles 2 Samuel Genealogies 1:1–9:44 Death of Saul and sons 10:1–14 1 Sam. 31:1–2 Sam. 1:16 Lament for Saul 2 Sam. 1:17–27 David king of Judah 2:1–7 War between house of Saul and David; Ish-bosheth made king
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Basic Chronology of 1–2 Chronicles
Events Dates Passages Foundation of the Davidic monarchy c. 1010–931b.c. 1 Chronicles 10–2 Chronicles 9 History of Judah from the division of the kingdom until its fall 931–586 2 Chron. 10:1–36:21 Babylonian captivity 586–538 2 Chron. 36:17–21 Cyrus’s decree
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The Divided Kingdom: Kings of Israel (all dates b.c.)
King Years of Reign Total Years Accession Year* Possible Co-Reigns References in 1–2 Kings** Notes Jeroboam I 931/930–911/910 21 (22) 1 Kings 11:26–40; 12:1–14:20 Nadab 911/910–910/909 1 (2) 2 of Asa 1 Kings 15:25–32 Killed by
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The Divided Kingdom: Kings of Judah (all dates b.c.)
King Years of Reign Total Years Accession Year* Possible Co-Reigns References in 1–2 Kings** Notes Rehoboam 931/930–915/914 17 1 Kings 12:1–24; 14:21–31 Abijah/Abijam 915/914–912/911 3 18 of Jeroboam I 1 Kings 15:1–8 Asa 912/911–871/
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Evaluating Kings of Israel and Judah in 1–2 Kings
Good Bad Mixture of good and bad Kings of Israel Kings of Judah Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:25–33) Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:21–31) Nadab (1 Kings 15:25–31) Abijam (1 Kings 15:1–8) Baasha (1 Kings 15:33–16:7) Asa (1 Kings 15:9–24)
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Solomon’s Tainted Glory in 1 Kings
Positives Negatives David’s chosen heir (ch. 1) Gained power in bloody coup (ch. 2) Nathan’s early support (ch. 1) Prophetic voice disappears Prayer for wisdom to rule righteously (chs. 3–4) Rules with forced labor; accumulates wealth unjustly (9:15–22; 10:26–29) Completion and dedication of
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The Rise and Failure of David in 1 and 2 Samuel
David’s Rise (1 Samuel 16–2 Samuel 10) David’s Failures (2 Samuel 11–20) Eager holy warrior Remains in palace Marries honorably Adultery with Bathsheba Protects Saul’s life Plots Uriah’s death Decisive Indecisive Prayers effective Prayers ineffective Fearless when outnumbered Fearfully takes census Attracts thousands of
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The Fall of Saul and the Rise of David in 1 Samuel
Saul David Holy Spirit removed; evil spirit given (16:14–23) Anointed with Holy Spirit (16:1–13) Jealous and treacherous (ch. 18) Faithful friend (ch. 20) Attempts to kill David (ch. 19) Protects Saul’s life (chs. 24; 26) Failed holy warrior (ch. 15) Mighty holy warrior (ch. 17)
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The Journey of the Ark of the Covenant in 1–2 Samuel
1 Sam. 3:3 The Lord calls to Samuel who is sleeping in the tent of meeting, “where the ark of God was” 1 Samuel 4 Philistines capture the ark (for seven months: 1 Sam. 6:1) 1 Sam. 5:1–7 Philistines bring the ark to Ashdod, setting it