ii chronicles
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The second book of Chronicles: "II Chronicles" is the name of a specific book in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is the second of two books that together form the Book of Chronicles. It continues the historical narrative from I Chronicles, focusing on the history of the Kingdom of Judah from the reign of Solomon to the Babylonian exile and the decree of Cyrus allowing the return to Jerusalem.
Usage Notes
- "II Chronicles" is always capitalized as it is a proper noun, the title of a sacred text.
- It is commonly written with the Roman numeral "II" but can also be written as "2 Chronicles".
- It is used to refer specifically to this biblical book, either as a text for study or as a point of reference for events.
Examples
- As a subject or object:
- The story of King Solomon's temple is detailed in II Chronicles.
- Our scripture study this week will cover II Chronicles, chapters 1 through 9.
- The prophet's words, as recorded in II Chronicles, offer a theological interpretation of Judah's history.
Advanced Usage
- "the books of Chronicles": This phrase refers to the combined work of I Chronicles and II Chronicles.
- The books of Chronicles provide a priestly perspective on Israel's history.
- "Chronicler": This is a related term for the author or compiler of the Chronicles.
- The Chronicler emphasized the importance of the Temple and proper worship.
Variants and Related Words
- 2 Chronicles: An alternative, numerically identical spelling.
- Second Chronicles: The full written form of the title.
- I Chronicles (Proper noun): The first book, which precedes II Chronicles.
- Chronicles (Proper noun): The collective name for the two books.
Synonyms
- The Second Book of the Chronicles: A formal, descriptive synonym.
- 2 Chr.: A standard abbreviation used in biblical citations.
Related Phrases
- "According to II Chronicles...": A phrase used to cite the book as a source of information.
- According to II Chronicles, the kingdom was divided after Solomon's death.
Noun
- the second of two Old Testament books telling the history of Judah and Israel until the return from the Babylonian Captivity in 536 BC