Old Testament · History · Book 14 of 66

2 Chronicles

The kings of Judah, with the temple at the centre, ending on the edict permitting return from exile.

Reading 2 Chronicles in a year

Much of it will feel familiar from Kings. The differences are where the interest is.

In a one-year plan, 2 Chronicles occupies days 92 to 10312 days out of 365, or 3% of the Bible's 1189 chapters. Short enough not to become a project, long enough to develop.

The exact days

  • Day 921 Chronicles 27–29, 2 Chronicles 1
  • Day 932 Chronicles 2–5
  • Day 942 Chronicles 6–9
  • Day 952 Chronicles 10–12
  • Day 962 Chronicles 13–15
  • Day 972 Chronicles 16–18
  • Day 982 Chronicles 19–21
  • Day 992 Chronicles 22–24
  • Day 1002 Chronicles 25–27
  • Day 1012 Chronicles 28–30
  • Day 1022 Chronicles 31–33
  • Day 1032 Chronicles 34–36

Questions

How many chapters are in 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles has 36 chapters, which is 3% of the Bible's 1189 chapters.
How long does it take to read 2 Chronicles?
In a one-year plan of three to four chapters a day, 2 Chronicles takes 12 days — days 92 to 103.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
The kings of Judah, with the temple at the centre, ending on the edict permitting return from exile.
Is 2 Chronicles in the Old or New Testament?
2 Chronicles is in the Old Testament, classified as History. It is book 14 of 66 in canonical order.

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