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2 Chronicles 14
Asa becomes Judah’s king, destroys pagan shrines, 10 years of peace, defeats Ethiopians.
2 Chronicles 12
Rehoboam abandons God, Egypt defeats Israel. Rehoboam dies, and his son takes the throne.
2 Chronicles 11
Rehoboam assembles Judah to fight Israel. Rehoboam builds cities, fires priests, and establishes idols.
2 Chronicles 10
Israelites asks Rehoboam for lighter workload. Rehoboam increases workload. Israel rebels against David’s lineage.
2 Chronicles 9
Solomon amazes Queen of Sheba, acquires more wealth. When he dies, Rehoboam takes throne.
2 Chronicles 8
Solomon builds cities, acquires slaves, remains faithful, and acquires wealth.
2 Chronicles 7
Fire from heaven consumes offering. 7-day celebration feast. God reminds Solomon to follow his orders.
2 Chronicles 6
Solomon dedicates God’s temple. Solomon asks God to listen to prayers made in his house.
2 Chronicles 5
Construction of temple finished. Ark is moved into temple. God fills temple as a cloud.
2 Chronicles 3
Solomon builds God’s temple. Dimensions, vestibule, Most Holy Place, 2 pillars with pomegranate chains.
2 Chronicles 2
Solomon orders Lebanon cedar wood from Tyre. Tyre ships materials. Solomon assigns workers.
2 Chronicles 1
King Solomon offers 1,000 offerings to God. God gives Solomon supernatural wisdom, and blesses him with wealth.
1 Chronicles 29
Israel happily gives to God’s temple. Everything comes from God. Solomon crowned king.
1 Chronicles 27
Israel's army divisions. Leaders of Israelite tribes. Stewards of David's property.