Commentaries on 1/2 Chronicles
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Top 3
2 Chronicles. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1987.
The Gospel Coalition
Braun and Dillard’s commentaries on First and Second Chronicles are both technically serious and theologically insightful. more
Engaging Scripture (Nijay Gupta's Substack)
Dillard is one of my favorite commentaries, but Braun is also quite good. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. 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, 1993.
The Gospel Coalition
Japhet’s commentary is meticulous and intelligent, asking new and relevant questions of the text and answering by making broad appeals to relevant literature, history, and philology. more
Engaging Scripture (Nijay Gupta's Substack)
This isn’t just a great commentary on Chronicles, I think it’s one of the best commentaries ever written on any biblical book. more
Princeton Theological 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
1 Chronicles. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1986.
The Gospel Coalition
Braun and Dillard’s commentaries on First and Second Chronicles are both technically serious and theologically insightful. more
ThomasCreedy
1 Chronicles is not necessarily a book that is regularly preached, dived into devotionally, or particularly popular. more
Engaging Scripture (Nijay Gupta's Substack)
Dillard is one of my favorite commentaries, but Braun is also quite good. more
Dr Robert Dann
This is a textual analysis rather than a theological or historical commentary - of value to translators rather than pastors or teachers. more
Tim Challies
WBC’s volumes on 1 & 2 Chronciles are written by different authors which makes them a little bit uneven. more
New and Notable
The Message of Chronicles (Rev. ed.). BST. IVP Academic, 2022.
The Gospel Coalition
Wilcock’s commentary is a strong preaching commentary because of its emphasis on the sermonic intention behind Chronicles. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming 2027 | Ben Zvi, Ehud | 1 Chronicles | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming 2027 | Evans, Paul S. | The Second Book of Chronicles | New International Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming 2025 | Lamb, David T. | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Baker Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming 2024 | Palmer, Christine E. | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Bautch, Richard J. | 2 Chronicles | Anchor Yale Bible |
| 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 | Evans, Paul S. | The First Book of Chronicles | New International Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Good, Roger | 1 Supplements (Chronicles) | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Good, Roger | 2 Supplements (Chronicles) | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Johnson, Benjamin | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Kalimi, Isaac | 2 Chronicles | Historical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| 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 | Lovell, Nathan | 1 and 2 Chronicles | Bible in God's World 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 |
| forthcoming | Smith, Gary V. | 1 Chronicles | Pillar Old Testament Commentary |
| forthcoming | Smith, Gary V. | 2 Chronicles | Pillar Old Testament Commentary |