2. How many people did Solomon conscript to work on the Temple?
3. What skilled craftsman did Hiram, king of Tyre, send to Solomon to oversee the work on the Temple?
4. Why do you suppose so much gold was used in the construction of the Temple?
5. What was in the Ark when it was brought into the Temple?
6. Explain why (or why not) you believe the dedication of the Temple represents the high point for the nation of Israel.
7. According to II Chronicles 6:6, what two things has God chosen?
8. What promise did Solomon credit God with keeping in II Chronicles 6:15?
9. Based on Solomon’s requests in II Chronicles 6:19-42, how would you describe the point/purpose or function of the Temple?
10. “His love endures forever” is a refrain we hear frequently in the Bible. Explain why you agree or disagree.
11. How does II Chronicles 7:13-14 resonate with particular significance today during our present crisis?
12. According to those verses, what should God’s people do?
13. According to those verses, what does God promise to do in response?
14. What historical events do God’s words in II Chronicles 7:19-22 portend?
15. Do you notice anything important about Solomon’s later spiritual life that was recorded in I Kings but is missing in II Chronicles?
16. What was the mistake of King Rehoboam that led to a civil war?
17. Which side did the Levites choose to support?
18. What caused Asa’s reign to end badly, according to II Chronicles 16?
19. What did Jehoshaphat do in II Chronicles 17:7-9 to strengthen his kingdom and its people’s faith?
20. With what evil king of Israel did good king Jehoshaphat ally himself?
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