Did you notice anything different about 2 Chronicles compared to 1 Chronicles? Are there any new stories or details in this text that weren’t included in Kings?
Why do you think that the Chronicler felt the need to retell Israel’s history? Was the book of Kings’ version of the narrative insufficient?
What do you make of the “sanitizing” of the Israelite kings, as Dr. Collins calls it? Does this make the text easier to read, or more challenging than Kings?
Applying the Text:
How can we use the shape of the books of Samuel, the books of Kings, and the books of Chronicles to understand Israelite storytelling? How can we present these texts as a collective when studying them today?
What did you learn from this series? Are there any unanswered questions or issues that you’re still grappling with and would like to explore further?