Book of History; the thirteenth book of the Old Testament; the thirteenth book of the Bible.
Author: The book itself does not name its author and remains anonymous. Jewish tradition states it was written by the Jewish priest Ezra.
Audience: First and Second Chronicles were originally completed as one book, written to the Jewish people in Jerusalem surrounding regions following the return from Babylonian exile. Its words reminded them of their history, God’s promises, the consequences of sin, and God’s promised future hope for the Jewish people.
Date: Unknown, though it likely took place shortly after the concluding events of 2 Kings; between 450—-425 BC.