The books of 1 & 2 Chronicles examine the history of Judah from David to her return from exile in Babylon. The focus of these book is not so much political as it is spiritual. God and a relationship with Him seems to be the central theme. Success as a nation is attributed not to capable leadership but to a right relationship with God.

As we study these books we will see the various temptations that confronted God's people and especially her leaders. These temptations are as real today as they were when these books were written. 1 & 2 Chronicles shows us that nature of the spiritual battle that raged in Israel but it is a battle we need to take seriously in our day as well.