2 Chronicles by Ezra (-1900)

Name: 2 Chronicles
Author: Ezra

2 Chronicles is a work of the Bible that is part of the Old Testament. It is the second book of the Bible’s historical books, following 1 Chronicles. It covers the history of the Kingdom of Judah from the death of King Solomon in 931 BC to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The book begins with a brief overview of the reigns of the kings of Judah, from Solomon to the Babylonian captivity. It then focuses on the reigns of the kings of Judah from the time of the return from exile in 538 BC to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. It includes the stories of the prophets Elijah and Elisha, the rebuilding of the temple, and the reforms of King Josiah. The book ends with a brief overview of the reigns of the kings of Judah from the time of the Babylonian captivity to the fall of Jerusalem. It also includes a brief overview of the reigns of the kings of Israel from the time of the division of the kingdom in 931 BC to the fall of Samaria in 722 BC. 2 Chronicles is an important source of information about the history of the Kingdom of Judah and the people of Israel. It is also an important source of information about the prophets and their messages.

By Ezra · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious Text, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 36 chapters · 26,042 words

First lines

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Ezra
Date: 1900 BCE
Language: English
Genres: Religious Text, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology
Length: 26,042 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 822 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Religious Text — 2 Chronicles is a book of the Bible, which is a religious text.
Historical Fiction — 2 Chronicles is a book of the Bible, which contains historical accounts of events.
Fantasy — 2 Chronicles contains stories of miracles and supernatural events.
Mythology — 2 Chronicles contains stories of gods and goddesses, which are common in mythology.