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2 Chronicles

36 Chapters · Douay-Rheims Bible · Old Testament

About This Book

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 Directory

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

Edition Record

Book
2 Chronicles
Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible
Old Testament
First published at Douay in 1609
New Testament
First published at Rheims in 1582
Revision and Notes
Bishop Richard Challoner, 1749
Historical Imprimatur
James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, 1 September 1899