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In what ways does the author of 1 and 2 Chronicles give a special perspective on the time period already covered in 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings? Why does he offer this perspective?
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The chronicler is pointing out that God was through with the nation of Israel especially the tribe of Judah. He uses the events of the era that it covers to encourage the remnant of people that were in the land along with the returning captives that they needed to return to worshipping the one true God and restoring His temple as He was restoring His people.
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The perspective the Chronicler gives is one of hope by pointing out the good things that have happened. The world knows the bad, they see and feel it pretty deeply. It takes a special person to find the positives in such dark places. Having that focus helps to bring people out of the darkness and into the light. All is not lost. We can still get back on the course towards God because we see an inkling of what He is doing.
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He sates that the happenings were before the exile ,after Israel’s exile and then how God after a season would come to have them released so that he could begin they’re restoration as a nation chosen to live morally for him. The chronicler wrote in the present and past tense of the story to bring you up to how the story ends.
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Emphasis is on the kingdom of Judah, starting with the lineage from Adam, including Saul, David, and Solomon. Even more so it follows the Jews that return from exile from Babylon, whereas the Kings show the built up and happening of exile – it is written from the perspective of restoration following the exile. Restoration is always the theme with God and His desire, not punishment for disobedience.
