The World English Bible (WEB): 2 Chronicles

The Book of 2 Chronicles in the World English Bible continues the historical narrative of Israel’s kings picking up where 1 Chronicles left off with a focus on the reign of Solomon and the subsequent kings of Judah. The book opens with Solomon’s ascension to the throne and highlights his wisdom wealth and achievements especially the construction of the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon''s reign represents the pinnacle of Israel’s glory marked by prosperity and a deep connection with God. After Solomon''s death the kingdom splits into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah but 2 Chronicles focuses exclusively on the kings of Judah. The narrative follows the reigns of these kings alternating between those who remain faithful to God’s covenant and those who stray bringing consequences for the nation. Key figures include righteous kings like Asa Jehoshaphat Hezekiah and Josiah who implement religious reforms and strive to lead the people back to proper worship while others fall into idolatry leading to national decline.