Bible Outline - 2 Chronicles - True Words Baptist Church

The Book of 2 Chronicles: The Reigns of Judah’s Kings and the Temple’s Legacy

Introduction

The Book of 2 Chronicles recounts the history of Judah, from the reign of Solomon to the fall of the kingdom, with a focus on the Temple, the kings of Judah, and the spiritual condition of the nation. The book highlights the importance of faithfulness to God and the consequences of idolatry and sin.

SECTION OUTLINE ONE (2 CHRONICLES 1-5) 🏗️

Solomon’s Wisdom, the Temple Construction, and the Presence of God

I. Solomon’s Great Wisdom from God (1:1-17)

Solomon’s request for wisdom is granted by God, along with riches and honor.
Solomon’s wealth and prestige increase as promised.

II. Solomon’s Great Work for God (2:1-5:14)

Solomon builds the Temple with the help of a large workforce and materials provided by King Hiram of Tyre.
The Ark of God is brought into the Temple, and the presence of the Lord fills it with glory.

SECTION OUTLINE TWO (2 CHRONICLES 6-7) 🏛️

Solomon’s Dedication of the Temple and God’s Response

I. The Dedication by Solomon (6:1-7:10)

Solomon addresses the people, explaining the significance of the Temple.
He offers a long prayer, asking God to forgive Israel’s sins and bless the nation.
Fire from heaven consumes the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord fills the Temple.

II. The Revelation to Solomon (7:11-22)

God responds to Solomon’s prayer, promising judgment if the people turn to idolatry but also offering restoration if they repent.

SECTION OUTLINE THREE (2 CHRONICLES 8-9) 💎

Solomon’s Achievements and the Queen of Sheba

I. Solomon’s Resourcefulness (8:1-18)

Solomon builds cities, fortifies his kingdom, and expands trade through a Red Sea fleet bringing back riches from Ophir.

II. Solomon’s Reputation (9:1-9, 12, 23-24)

The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon to test his wisdom and is astounded by his knowledge and wealth.
Solomon’s wealth is legendary, with massive tributes from surrounding nations.

III. Solomon’s Riches (9:10-11, 13-22, 25, 27-28)

Solomon accumulates immense wealth, including gold, horses, and foreign treasures.
His reign extends from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and Egypt.

SECTION OUTLINE FOUR (2 CHRONICLES 10-12) 👑

The Division of the Kingdom and Rehoboam’s Failure

I. The Division of the Kingdom (10:1-19)

Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, ignores the wise counsel of the elders and chooses to rule harshly.
This leads to the division of Israel, with the northern tribes rebelling and setting up Jeroboam as their king.

II. The Details of Rehoboam’s Reign (11:1-23)

Rehoboam strengthens Judah’s cities and resists further rebellion, but he continues in idolatry.

III. The Despoiling by Egypt (12:1-12)

Rehoboam’s apostasy leads to an invasion by Shishak of Egypt, who takes the treasures of the Temple.
Rehoboam repents, and the Lord spares Jerusalem from total destruction.

SECTION OUTLINE FIVE (2 CHRONICLES 13-16) ⚔️

Abijah and Asa’s Reigns: Victories and Failures

I. Abijah, Judah’s Second Ruler (13:1-22)

Abijah defeats Jeroboam’s forces, declaring that Judah remains faithful to the Lord, while Israel has fallen into idolatry.

II. Asa, Judah’s Third Ruler (14:1-16:14)

Asa removes pagan shrines, defeats the Ethiopians, and recommits the people to the Lord.
Asa’s sin involves bribing the king of Aram for help, and when rebuked by a prophet, Asa becomes angry and imprisons the prophet.

SECTION OUTLINE SIX (2 CHRONICLES 17-18) 📜

Jehoshaphat’s Reforms and Alliance with Ahab

I. The Good Deeds of Jehoshaphat (17:1-19)

Jehoshaphat sends Levites to teach the Book of the Law throughout Judah and fortifies the kingdom.

II. The Grievous Deeds of Jehoshaphat (18:1-34)

Jehoshaphat foolishly allies with Ahab, leading to a disastrous battle at Ramoth-gilead, where Ahab is killed.

SECTION OUTLINE SEVEN (2 CHRONICLES 19-20) ✝️

Jehoshaphat’s Repentance and Victory

I. Jehoshaphat the Faulted King (19:1-3; 20:35-37)

Jehoshaphat is rebuked for his partnership with Ahab and later mourns the failure of his alliance with Ahaziah.

II. Jehoshaphat the Fruitful King (19:4-11; 20:31-34)

Jehoshaphat appoints godly judges and reigns with obedience to God.

III. Jehoshaphat the Frightened King (20:1-12)

Jehoshaphat, fearful of a vast enemy army, prays publicly for deliverance.

IV. Jehoshaphat the Favored King (20:13-30)

God grants victory, with the enemy armies turning against each other, and Jehoshaphat leads the people in worship.

SECTION OUTLINE EIGHT (2 CHRONICLES 21-23) ⚔️

The Rise of Athaliah and Joash’s Coronation

I. Jehoram, Judah’s Fifth Ruler (21:1-20)

Jehoram kills his brothers to secure his reign, follows idolatry, and faces punishment from God through prophecies and a brutal death.

II. Ahaziah, Judah’s Sixth Ruler (22:1-9)

Ahaziah, influenced by his evil mother Athaliah, allies with Ahab and is killed by Jehu.

III. Athaliah, Judah’s Seventh Ruler (22:10-23:21)

Athaliah attempts to wipe out the royal family but is deposed and executed after Joash is crowned king.

SECTION OUTLINE NINE (2 CHRONICLES 24-25) 👑

Joash’s Early Reforms and Later Apostasy

I. Joash, Judah’s Eighth Ruler (24:1-27)

Joash begins his reign with Temple repairs and reforms but later turns to idolatry after Jehoiada‘s death. He orders the murder of Zechariah and is later assassinated.

II. Amaziah, Judah’s Ninth Ruler (25:1-28)

Amaziah defeats Edom, but his pride leads to a failed confrontation with Israel, and he is ultimately assassinated.

SECTION OUTLINE TEN (2 CHRONICLES 26-28) ⚔️

Uzziah, Jotham, and Ahaz’s Reigns

I. Uzziah, Judah’s Tenth Ruler (26:1-23)

Uzziah’s successful reign is marred by pride when he enters the Temple unlawfully and is struck with leprosy.

II. Jotham, Judah’s Eleventh Ruler (27:1-9)

Jotham is a faithful king who is blessed by God, but his reign is overshadowed by the corrupt nation.

III. Ahaz, Judah’s Twelfth Ruler (28:1-27)

Ahaz turns to idolatry and faces attacks from Aram, Israel, and Assyria, leading to the collapse of Judah‘s spiritual life.

SECTION OUTLINE ELEVEN (2 CHRONICLES 29-31) 🏰

Hezekiah’s Reforms and Restoration of the Temple

I. Repairing the Temple (29:1-36)

Hezekiah opens the Temple, purifies it, and reinstates sacrifices and worship.

II. Reinstituting Passover (30:1-27)

Hezekiah leads Israel and Judah in celebrating Passover, reviving the nation’s spiritual health.

III. Reorganizing the Priests and Levites (31:1-3)

Tithing is instituted to support the priesthood, ensuring the proper functioning of the Temple.

SECTION OUTLINE TWELVE (2 CHRONICLES 32) 💪

Hezekiah’s Victory over Assyria and Personal Testimony

I. The Helplessness of Hezekiah (32:1-22)

Sennacherib of Assyria invades, but Hezekiah strengthens Jerusalem’s defenses and prays for divine deliverance.

II. The Healing of Hezekiah (32:24-26)

Hezekiah recovers from a deadly illness, but he falls into pride before repenting.

III. The Honor of Hezekiah (32:23, 27-33)

Hezekiah receives honor for his faithful reign, and his wealth and legacy increase.

SECTION OUTLINE THIRTEEN (2 CHRONICLES 33) ✝️

Manasseh’s Repentance and the Apostasy of Amon

I. Manasseh, Judah’s Fourteenth Ruler (33:1-20)

Manasseh leads Judah into idolatry but later repents and restores true worship to the Lord.

II. Amon, Judah’s Fifteenth Ruler (33:21-25)

Amon follows his father’s evil ways and is assassinated by his own officials.

SECTION OUTLINE FOURTEEN (2 CHRONICLES 34-35) 🎉

Josiah’s Reforms and His Death

I. Josiah, Judah’s Sixteenth Ruler (34:1-35:27)

Josiah’s reign is marked by purging idolatry, repairing the Temple, and celebrating Passover in a grand revival of worship.
Josiah dies in battle against King Neco of Egypt.

SECTION OUTLINE FIFTEEN (2 CHRONICLES 36) 🏙️

The Fall of Jerusalem and the Exile to Babylon

I. Jehoahaz, Judah’s Seventeenth Ruler (36:1-4)

A. The Duration (36:1-2): Jehoahaz reigns for only three months before being deposed.
B. The Dethroning (36:3-4): Jehoahaz is captured and imprisoned in Egypt by King Neco. His brother, Jehoiakim, is appointed as king of Judah.

II. Jehoiakim, Judah’s Eighteenth Ruler (36:5-8)

A. The Evil of His Reign (36:5): Jehoiakim does what is evil in the Lord’s sight, leading the nation further into idolatry.
B. The Events of His Reign (36:6-8):
- Jerusalem is captured by Nebuchadnezzar.
- The Temple is plundered, and Jehoiakim is led away in chains to Babylon.

III. Jehoiachin, Judah’s Nineteenth Ruler (36:9-10)

A. His Reign (36:9): Jehoiachin reigns for just three months and ten days before his downfall.
B. His Removal (36:10): Nebuchadnezzar summons Jehoiachin to Babylon and takes many of the Temple treasures with him. Jehoiachin is replaced by Zedekiah.

IV. Zedekiah, Judah’s Twentieth Ruler (36:11-23)

A. The Disobedience (36:11-14): Zedekiah, despite being appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, rebels against the Lord and against the Babylonian king. The people and priests continue in idolatry.
B. The Destruction (36:15-20):
- The Lord’s anger is provoked by the nation’s sin, and He allows Nebuchadnezzar to attack Jerusalem.
- The city walls are torn down, the Temple is destroyed, and many people are killed or exiled to Babylon.
C. The Decree (36:21-23):
- After 70 years, King Cyrus of Persia allows the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple, fulfilling the prophecy of restoration.

Conclusion:

The Book of 2 Chronicles showcases the spiritual rise and fall of the kings of Judah, with a focus on the Temple, worship, and the consequences of faithfulness vs. idolatry. It emphasizes the need for repentance, obedience, and restoration, setting the stage for the eventual fall of Judah due to persistent sin.

Bible Outline – 2 Chronicles