The Book of2 Chronicles
Old Testament · Book 14 of 66 · 36 chapters · 822 verses
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
RevivalHumility & prayerGod's response to seeking heartsThe templeVictory through worship
Its most loved verses
- If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.2 Chronicles 7:14If my people pray, I will hear, forgive, and heal their land.
- And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.2 Chronicles 20:15Do not be afraid — the battle is not yours, but God's.
- For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.2 Chronicles 16:9God's eyes range the earth to strengthen committed hearts.
36 chapters
- 1And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom…17 verses
- 2And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the…18 verses
- 3Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem…17 verses
- 4Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length…22 verses
- 5Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD…14 verses
- 6Then said Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in…42 verses
- 7Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down…22 verses
- 8And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon…18 verses
- 9And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she…31 verses
- 10And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel…19 verses
- 11And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the…23 verses
- 12And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom…16 verses
- 13Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to…22 verses
- 14So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the…15 verses
- 15And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:19 verses
- 16In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king…14 verses
- 17And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened…19 verses
- 18Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined…34 verses
- 19And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in…11 verses
- 20It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and…37 verses
- 21Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his…20 verses
- 22And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son…12 verses
- 23And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took…21 verses
- 24Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he…27 verses
- 25Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign…28 verses
- 26Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years…23 verses
- 27Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign…9 verses
- 28Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he…27 verses
- 29Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old…36 verses
- 30And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters…27 verses
- 31Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present…21 verses
- 32After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib…33 verses
- 33Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he…25 verses
- 34Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he…33 verses
- 35Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the LORD in Jerusalem: and…27 verses
- 36Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah…23 verses
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Book overviews written by Collins Asein and checked against Scripture by the PrayerKey editorial team. Bible text: King James Version.