1 and 2 Chronicles

Selman’s commentary is a strong resource that concisely introduces readers to these historical books and situates them within the larger biblical canon. [Full Review]

Hill contextualizes Chronicles for his readers, and he highlights the sermonic and historical aspects of these books. As Mathison says, “The strength of the NIV Application series is in bridging the gap between the original audience and today’s audience. Hill accomplishes this goal nicely, resulting in a work that will prove especially valuable for pastors and teachers.” [Full Review]

This is the commentary that I think would be most useful if I were preaching using Chronicles—something that’s not done often enough since the book itself includes many mini-sermons. It nicely balances explaining original contexts with reflecting on connections with modern contexts. And it’s very accessible. [Full Review]

I’m not sure how many commentaries on you would actually need in order to study, understand or preach Chronicles. However, if I were to target five, I would want to include Andrew Hill’s volume from the NIV Application Commentary series and for exactly the reasons Keith Mathison gives: “It is one thing to understand what the original author of Chronicles was saying to post-exilic Israel, it is another to understand how the teaching of Chronicles applies to the 21st century church. The strength of the NIV Application series is in bridging the gap between the original audience and today’s audience. Hill accomplishes this goal nicely, resulting in a work that will prove especially valuable for pastors and teachers.” [Full Review]

It is one thing to understand what the original author of Chronicles was saying to post-exilic Israel, it is another to understand how the teaching of Chronicles applies to the 21st century church. The strength of the NIV Application series is in bridging the gap between the original audience and today's audience. Hill accomplishes this goal nicely, resulting in a work that will prove especially valuable for pastors and teachers. [Full Review]

Comprehensive engagement with oft-neglected books with a careful eye to contemporary relevance. Evangelical. [Full Review]