What is the book of 1 Chronicles about? The First Book of Chronicles traces the history of God's people from Adam to King David. Through this history, God reminded his people that the Messiah—a royal descendant of David and the Savior of the world—would come to rescue his people. When the Messiah, Jesus, did come, he established God's righteous rule over his people in a way far beyond the rule of any human king. Want to learn more? If you're wondering what the book of 1 Chronicles is about, this helpful resource is for you! 1 Chronicles is a reliable Bible commentary. It's down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture. It also includes the complete text of the book of 1 Chronicles from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. 1 Chronicles is a great resource for personal or group study! This book is a part of The People's Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.