Show Notes
What is the purpose of 1st and 2nd Chronicles if a huge part of the content is just repeated from 1st and 2nd Kings? Chronicles has more of an emphasis on David as the ideal king. In this episode, Dr. Wegner takes a look at the historical context and literary content of Chronicles to find the answer.
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