Book of History; the fourteenth book of the Old Testament; the fourteenth 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 of Jerusalem and the surrounding region following the return from Babylonian exile. The audience reading 2 Chronicles would have noted the important contrast between the mostly godly reign of Solomon, versus the often ungodly reigns of the kings who followed. The failure of these kings of Judah ultimately led to Babylonian exile. The text also offers final words of hope, for a return to their Promised Land.
Date: Unknown, though it likely took place shortly after the concluding events of 2 Kings; between 450—425 BC.