The Books of Chronicles

by James G. Murphy

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 1880

Overview

Expositionally examining the books of Chronicles as a prelude to the New Testament, James G. Murphy provides comprehensive studies on the scope of the text and its relationship to the Pentateuch under the law. Murphy offers thorough analysis of the literary composition and distinguishing characteristics of the text—while relying on extra-biblical sources for clarification on events.

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Key Features

• Examines the books of Chronicles as a prelude to the New Testament
• Provides comprehensive studies on the scope of the text and its relation to the Pentateuch
• Analyzes the literary composition and distinguishing characteristics of the text

Contents

• The First Book of Chronicles
  • Part 1—The Period before David
    • Chapter 1: The Genealogy of the Whole Race of Adam 1:1–23—The Collateral Branches of the Pedigree of Israel 1:24–54
    • Chapter 2: The Sons of Israel.—I. Judah
    • Chapter 3: Line of David
    • Chapter 4: Other Descendants of Judah, 1–23—The Descendants of Simeon, 4:24–43
    • Chapter 5: Reuben, Gad, and Half Manasseh
    • Chapter 6: The Tribe of Levi, and Their Dwellings—The Cities of the Priests and Levites, 6:54–81
    • Chapter 7: Notices of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, West Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher
    • Chapter 8: Other Descendants of Benjamin, Including Saul
    • Chapter 9: The Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the House of Saul
  • Part 2—Reign of David
    • Chapter 10: Fall of the House of Saul
    • Chapter 11: David and His Mighty Men
    • Chapter 12: Followers of David
    • Chapter 13: The Removal of the Ark to the House of Obed-Edom
    • Chapter 14: David’s House, Family, and Victories over the Philistines
    • Chapter 15: The Removal of the Ark of God to the Tabernacle
    • Chapter 16: First Solemn Service, and Arrangements of Worship
    • Chapter 17: Purpose of David to Build a House for the Lord Approved
    • Chapter 18: David’s Wars and Officers of State
    • Chapter 19: War with Ammon and Syria
    • Chapter 20: War with Rabbah and with the Philistines
    • Chapter 21: The Numbering and the Consequent Plague
    • Chapter 22: David’s Preparations for the Building of the Temple
    • Chapter 23: The Order of the Levites and Their Service
    • Chapter 24: The Twenty-Four Classes of Priests and of Levites
    • Chapter 25: The Choristers
    • Chapter 26: The Porters and the Officers and Judges
    • Chapter 27: Officers of State
    • Chapter 28: Public Instructions to Solomon
    • Chapter 29: Last Acts of David the King
• The Second Book of Chronicles
  • Part 3—Reign of Solomon
    • Chapter 1: The Solemn Sacrifice and the Wealth of Solomon
    • Chapter 2: Solomon’s Treaty with Huram of Tyre
    • Chapter 3: The Building of the Temple
    • Chapter 4: The Appurtenances of the Temple
    • Chapter 5: The Removal of the Ark to the Temple
    • Chapter 6: Solomon’s Address and Prayer
    • Chapter 7: The Answer of God to Solomon’s Prayer
    • Chapter 8: Acts of Solomon
    • Chapter 9: The Glory of Solomon
  • Part 4—The Kingdom of Judah
    • Chapter 10: The Revolt of the Ten Tribes
    • Chapter 11: Proceedings of Rehoboam
    • Chapter 12: Invasion of Shishak
    • Chapter 13: Reign of Abijah
    • Chapter 14: Asa Opposes Idolatry and Defeats Zerah
    • Chapter 15: Religious Reform of Asa
    • Chapter 16: Remainder of the Reign of Asa
    • Chapter 17: Jehoshaphat Begins to Reign Well
    • Chapter 18: Jehoshaphat in Alliance with Ahab
    • Chapter 19: Jehoshaphat Pursues His Reform
    • Chapter 20: Jehoshaphat’s Measures Lead to a Prosperous Issue
    • Chapter 21: Reign of Jehoram
    • Chapter 22: Reign of Ahaziah—Usurpation of Athaliah
    • Chapter 23: Joash Made King
    • Chapter 24: Reign of Joash
    • Chapter 25: Reign of Amaziah
    • Chapter 26: Reign of Uzziah
    • Chapter 27: Reign of Jotham
    • Chapter 28: Reign of Ahaz
    • Chapter 29: Hezekiah Begins to Reign
    • Chapter 30: Hezekiah’s Keeping of the Passover
    • Chapter 31: Hezekiah’s Reform
    • Chapter 32: Hezekiah’s Deliverance from Sennacherib, and End
    • Chapter 33: Manasseh and Amon
    • Chapter 34: Josiah Begins to Reign
    • Chapter 35: Josiah’s Keeping of the Passover, and His Death
    • Chapter 36: The Remaining Kings of Judah

Praise for the Print Edition

Far beyond anything indicated by the small price of this work is its exceeding value for thoroughness of verbal exposition, exegetical criticism, and homiletic suggestiveness.

—Baptist magazine

. . . it contains a vast amount of information, which ministers, Sunday-school teachers, and Bible classes may turn to good account.

—Christian World

Product Details

• Title: The Books of Chronicles
• Author: James G. Murphy
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 1880
• Pages: 164

About James G. Murphy

James G. Murphy was professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Assembly’s College and the author of numerous books, including The Elements of Hebrew Grammar, The Human Mind, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Genesis, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Exodus, with a New Translation, and A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Leviticus.