2 Chronicles retells Judah’s story from Solomon to exile and the first return, centering on temple worship, repentance, and the Davidic promise. It calls God’s people to seek Him, reform by Scripture, and hope in the coming King.
This study traces the stark contrast between restless wickedness and the revived hearts of the contrite. The High and Exalted One clears the road, heals mourners, and grants “peace, peace” to those who take refuge in Him, while idols blow away like chaff.
Psalm 85 remembers past mercy and asks for “again.” It listens for God’s peace and paints a world where love and faithfulness meet and the land yields a harvest under the King’s steps.
Psalm 80 cries for the Shepherd-King to shine his face and restore a ravaged vine. It weds honest lament to sturdy hope and prays for God’s hand on the leader he appoints so that praise may rise again.
Hezekiah’s reforms in 2 Chronicles 31 move from altar to storeroom: ordered worship, generous giving, and trustworthy oversight. The chapter closes declaring that he sought God wholeheartedly and prospered.
Hezekiah’s first act is to open the temple doors and call for consecration. Sacrifice and song return, atonement is offered “for all Israel,” and the city rejoices at what God has brought about.