2 Chronicles

The Second Book of Chronicles, also called the Second Book of Paralipomenon

These books are called by the Greek interpreters, Paralipomenon, that is, of things left out, or omitted; because they are a kind of a supplement of such things as were passed over in the books of the Kings. The Hebrews call them Dibre Haijamim, that is, The Words of the Days, or The Chronicles. Not that they are the books which are so often quoted in the Kings, under the title of the words of the days of the kings of Israel, and of the kings of Juda: for the books of Paralipomenon were written after the books of Kings: but because in all probability they have been abridged from those ancient words of the days, by Esdras or some other sacred writer. (For more information, see the article PARALIPOMENON in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)

Chapter 1. Solomon offereth sacrifices at Gabaon. His choice of wisdom which God giveth him.
Chapter 2. Solomon's embassy to Hiram, who sends him a skilful workman and timber.
Chapter 3. The plan and ornaments of the temple: the cherubims, the veil, and the pillars.
Chapter 4. The altar of brass, the molten sea upon twelve oxen, the ten loaves, the candlesticks and other vessels and ornaments of the temple.
Chapter 5. The ark is brought with great solemnity into the temple: the temple is filled with the glory of God.
Chapter 6. Solomon's blessings and prayer.
Chapter 7. Fire from heaven consumeth the sacrifices. The solemnity of the dedication of the temple. God signifieth his having heard Solomon's prayer: yet so if he continue to serve him.
Chapter 8. Solomon's buildings and other acts.
Chapter 9. The queen of Saba admireth the wisdom of Solomon. His riches and glory. His death.
Chapter 10. Roboam answereth the people roughly: upon which ten tribes revolt.
Chapter 11. Roboam's reign. His kingdom is strengthened.
Chapter 12. Roboam for his sins is delivered up into the hands of the king of Egypt: who carrieth away all the treasures of the temple.
Chapter 13. Abia's reign: his victory over Jeroboam.
Chapter 14. The reign of Asa: his victory over the Ethiopians.
Chapter 15. The prophecy of Azarias. Asa's covenant with God. He deposeth his mother.
Chapter 16. Asa is reproved for seeking help from the Syrians: his last acts and death.
Chapter 17. Josaphat's reign: his care for the instruction of his people: his numerous forces.
Chapter 18. Josaphat accompanies Achab in his expedition against Ramoth; where Achab is slain, as Micheas had foretold.
Chapter 19. Josaphat's charge to the judges and to the Levites.
Chapter 20. The Ammonites, Moabites, and Syrians combine against Josaphat: he seeketh God's help by public prayer and fasting. A prophet foretelleth that God will fight for his people: the enemies destroy one another. Josaphat with his men gathereth the spoils. He reigneth in peace, but his navy perisheth, for his society with wicked Ochozias.
Chapter 21. Joram's wicked reign: his punishment and death.
Chapter 22. The reign and death of Ochozias. The tyranny of Athalia.
Chapter 23. Joiada the high priest causeth Joas to be made king: Athalia to be slain, and idolatry to be destroyed.
Chapter 24. Joas reigneth well all the days of Joiada: afterwards falleth into idolatry and causeth Zacharias to be slain. He is slain himself by his servants.
Chapter 25. Amasias' reign: he beginneth well, but endeth ill: he is overthrown by Joas, and slain by his people.
Chapter 26. Ozias reigneth prosperously, till he invadeth the priests' office, upon which he is struck with a leprosy.
Chapter 27. Joatham's good reign.
Chapter 28. The wicked and unhappy reign of Achaz.
Chapter 29. Ezechias purifieth the temple, and restoreth religion.
Chapter 30. Ezechias inviteth all Israel to celebrate the pasch; the solemnity is kept fourteen days.
Chapter 31. Idolatry is abolished; and provisions made for the ministers.
Chapter 32. Idolatry is abolished; and provisions made for the ministers.
Chapter 33. Manasses for his manifold wickedness is led captive to Babylon: he repenteth, and is restored to his kingdom, and destroyeth idolatry: his successor Amon is slain by his servants.
Chapter 34. Josias destroyeth idolatry, repaireth the temple, and reneweth the covenant between God and the people.
Chapter 35. Josias celebrateth a most solemn pasch. He is slain by the king of Egypt.
Chapter 36. The reigns of Joachaz, Joakim, Joachin, and Sedecias: the captivity of Babylon released at length by Cyrus.