The Expositor's Bible: The Books of Chronicles

"The Expositor's Bible: The Books of Chronicles" by W. H. Bennett is an exploration of the Books of Chronicles that looks at the stories, lists of families, and ceremonies. Written by a professor specializing in old religious texts, the book starts by explaining how Chronicles fits in with other writings from the same time, like Ezra and Nehemiah. The author looks closely how these texts are related to older stories, revealing the writer's interest in family histories and religious community organization. The analysis goes into the differences between different family trees and what they meant for the Jewish community after they returned from exile, showing how the writer used history to teach spiritual lessons and paving the way for a deeper look at the stories and big ideas in Chronicles.