Commentaries on 1 & 2 Chronicles
A list of the best commentaries on 1 & 2 Chronicles ranked by scholars, journal reviws, and site users. You can find the best commentary on 1 & 2 Chronicles for you using the tools on the right side.
Top 3 Commentaries
2 Chronicles. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1987.
Derek Thomas
Masterful exegesis. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith Mathison)
Although they are on the more technical side, the commentaries by Braun and Dillard in the Word Biblical Commentary series are indispensable for serious study of the text. more
Denver Seminary Journal
Similar to Braun for 1 Chronicles, with appreciation of Williamson's work in several cases. more
I and II Chronicles. OTL. Westminster John Knox Press, 1993.
Princeton Seminary
offers a thorough critical and exegetical study of these OT books. more
Tim Challies
Japhet’s commentary is written from something of a critical perspective, so an extra measure of discernment will be necessary when consulting it. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith Mathison)
Japhet's commentary is written from a moderately critical perspective, so it must be used with care, but its thoroughness makes it worth consulting. more
Denver Seminary Journal
A detailed theological commentary that is sensitive to Chronicles as history. more
2 Chronicles. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 2008.
Tim Challies
I always try to include one commentary that is written specifically for the general reader and makes a good introductory commentary. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith Mathison)
As with many other commentaries in the Tyndale series, Selman's work is clear and concise without being simplistic. more
Brian LeStourgeon
Selman’s volumes, though small, are insightful and useful. more
Brian LeStourgeon
Selman’s volumes, though small, are insightful and useful. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Palmer, Christine E. | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Akin, Daniel L.; Dooley, Adam | Exalting Jesus in 1 and 2 Chronicles | Christ-Centered Exposition |
| forthcoming | Ben Zvi, Ehud | 2 Chronicles | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Endres, John C.; Dibley, Genevive | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Wisdom Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Good, Roger | 1 Supplements (Chronicles) | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Good, Roger | 2 Supplements (Chronicles) | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Kalimi, Isaac | 2 Chronicles | Historical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Kaminski, Carol M. | 1–2 Chronicles | Story of God Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Mayhew, Eugene | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Ristau, Kenneth A. | 1 Chronicles | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Ristau, Kenneth A. | 2 Chronicles | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Schniedewind, William M. | 1 and 2 Chronicles | New Cambridge Bible Commentary |