Quiz on the Books of 1 and 2 Chronicles

Why were the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles originally divided into two?

• Because they were written by two different authors

• Due to the length of the scrolls

• To separate the stories of different kings

• To make it easier to read

In the traditional Jewish ordering of the Bible, where is the Book of Chronicles placed?

• Before the Book of Psalms

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

What are the two main themes emphasized in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles?

• The hope of the coming Messianic King and the hope for a new temple

• The history of Israel and the laws of Moses

• The battles of Israel and the wisdom of Solomon

• The creation of the world and the exodus from Egypt

Which family line is given significant attention in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles?

• The line of Joseph

• The line of Judah leading to King David

• The line of Benjamin

• The line of Moses

What is notably omitted from the stories about David in Chronicles?

• His battles with Goliath

• His negative actions and moral failings

• His friendship with Jonathan

• His anointing as king

How does the author of Chronicles portray David in relation to the temple?

• As a Moses-like figure with plans for the temple

• As a prophet of the temple

• As a builder of the temple

• As a priest in the temple

What is the focus of 2 Chronicles?

• The judges of Israel

• The prophets of Israel

• The kings that lived in Jerusalem

• The kings of northern Israel

How does the Book of Chronicles end?

• With an incomplete sentence and a call to return from exile

• With the rebuilding of the temple

• With the death of King David

• With the coronation of Solomon