The Book of Chronicles, the final book of the Hebrew Bible, was written by Ezra the Scribe. It contains a review of the events of the Bible, spanning from the creation of the world to the destruction of the First Temple, with an emphasis on the events detailed in the books of Samuel and Kings. Chronicles ends with the edict of Cyrus the Great, a pivotal moment in Jewish history that allowed the Jewish people to return to the Land of Israel following the Babylonian exile, setting the stage for the rebuilding of the Temple and the revitalization of Jewish life in their ancestral land. Chronicles not only revisits Israel's storied past but also reiterates the enduring connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel, framing their history as a continuous journey towards spiritual and communal renewal.
The Israel Bible Book of Chronicles includes the Hebrew text of the Bible alongside an easy-to-understand English translation, with special commentary highlighting the connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. It also offers English transliteration of selected Hebrew names and verses, making it easier for readers to learn and understand Biblical Hebrew. Included with almost every lesson are high-quality color images that bring the Bible to life.