Joe: Alright, so we have Bible expert Dr. Steven Smith with us today to talk about 2 Chronicles 1. This is an exciting one, so let's get right to it. Dr. Smith, give us the rundown. Dr. Smith: Sure, so this chapter starts with King Solomon asking God for wisdom, which God grants to him. →

Joe: Alright so you’re telling me this chapter is about King Solomon getting prepared to build the temple? Bible Expert: That’s right Joe. In 2 Chronicles 2, King Solomon sent out a call for skilled laborers to help construct the temple. →

Joe: Alright, so tell us about 2 Chronicles 3. Bible Expert: Well, this is where we pick up the story of King Solomon. He's building the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. Joe: Wait, so he's the guy from the Bible who's like super wise and can do anything? →

Joe: Alright, we're back and we have our Bible expert with us to talk about 2 Chronicles 4. Let's dive in! Bible Expert: Sure, so this chapter begins with Solomon building an altar for the Lord, so that he could offer sacrifices according to the law. →

Joe: Wow, this Bible stuff is getting pretty interesting! Our guest today is the Bible expert and he’s here to explain to us what’s going on in 2 Chronicles 5. So what’s the deal with this chapter? Bible Expert: 2 Chronicles 5 is all about the dedication of the temple of Solomon. →

Joe: Alright, so we have Bible Expert here with us today and he's going to take us through the book of Chronicles chapter by chapter. What do you have for us today? Bible Expert: Well, today we're looking at 2 Chronicles 6. →

Joe: Alright, welcome back everyone - it's Joe Rogan here with another Bible expert. We're looking at 2 Chronicles 7 today - what's going on here? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter focuses on the dedication of the temple that King Solomon built in Jerusalem. →

Joe: Alright, so what's happening in 2 Chronicles 8? Bible Expert: Well, it's about King Solomon and how he finishes building the temple that his father King David started. He also builds several other structures in Jerusalem, and assembles all the priests and Levites for a dedication ceremony. →

Joe: Alright, so we’ve just started 2 Chronicles 9. What’s the story here? Bible Expert: Well, the Queen of Sheba visits King Solomon in Jerusalem and she is amazed by the wealth and abundance in his kingdom. →

Joe: Alright, Bible Expert, let's hear what happens in 2 Chronicles 10! Bible Expert: Well, this chapter starts off with the people of Israel asking Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, to lighten the harshness of his father's rule. →

Joe: Alright alright alright, let's break down 2 Chronicles 11! So what's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter starts off with Rehoboam taking the throne of Israel. He immediately sets about fortifying the kingdom by strengthening the cities in Judah and Benjamin. →

Joe: Alright, so we’re talking about 2 Chronicles 12! What’s going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is about the reign of King Rehoboam of Judah. He had become king after his father, Solomon, died. →

Joe: Alright, so what's the deal with 2 Chronicles 13? Bible Expert: Ah, yes. This chapter is all about a man named Abijah, who was a king of the kingdom of Judah. He led a large army of Israelites against a rival kingdom, the kingdom of Israel, which was led by Jeroboam. →

Joe: Welcome to the show Bible Expert! We're here to talk about 2 Chronicles 14. So what can you tell us about this chapter? Bible Expert: Sure, well this chapter is about King Asa of Judah who did what was right in the sight of the Lord. →

Joe: Alright, so what's the story in 2 Chronicles 15? Bible Expert: Well, it's about how King Asa of Judah leads the people in a covenant with God, and how he is successful in restoring worship and purifying the land. →

Joe: Alright, so we got 2 Chronicles 16. What's the deal with this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter, King Asa of Judah is facing a large army from the northern kingdom of Israel and calls on the Lord for help. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell us about 2 Chronicles 17? Bible Expert: Well, this is an important chapter in the Bible as it talks about the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. King Jehoshaphat was a righteous king and he was devoted to the Lord. →

Joe: Alright, so we just finished up 2 Chronicles 17. What's the story in 2 Chronicles 18? Bible Expert: Well, 2 Chronicles 18 starts out with King Jehoshaphat of Judah making an alliance with King Ahab of Israel. →

Joe Rogan: Alright! Welcome back, Bible Expert! We are about to dive into 2 Chronicles 19. What can you tell me about this chapter? Bible Expert: This chapter is all about Jehoshaphat, the King of Judah. →

Joe: Alright, let's dive into the 2 Chronicles chapter 20. What's it all about? Bible Expert: Well, it's about a nation, the people of Judah, being threatened by several enemies. King Jehoshaphat of Judah was afraid so he proclaimed a fast throughout the land and asked the people to seek the Lord's help in prayer. →

Joe: Alright, let's get into 2 Chronicles 21. What's this chapter all about? Bible Expert: Well, the chapter starts out with King Jehoram of Judah taking the throne from his father Jehoshaphat and it goes on to tell us that he did evil in the eyes of the Lord. →

Joe: Alright, so we got 2 Chronicles 22. What's the deal with that chapter? Bible Expert: Well, the chapter is the account of the reign of King Ahaziah of Judah. He was the youngest son of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel who reigned over Israel. →

Joe: Alright, so 2 Chronicles 23. What’s going on here? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter is about King Jehoiada and his efforts to restore the worship of God in the temple. Joe: Wait, so he was trying to get people to believe in God again? →

Joe: Alright, so what do we got here? We've got 2 Chronicles 24. What's the scoop? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter is about King Joash of Judah who was one of the kings of Judah after the kingdom of Israel split. →

Joe: Ok, so, let's dive into the Bible. Let's talk about 2 Chronicles 25! Jamie, what's this chapter about? Jamie (Googling): Well Joe, it looks like this chapter is about a king of Judah named Amaziah. →

Joe: Alright, so what's going on in 2 Chronicles 26? Bible Expert: Well, it starts off with the story of Uzziah, a righteous king of Judah. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and was very successful, leading an army of 307,500 men. →

Joe: So what do we got here? 2 Chronicles 27? Bible Expert: Indeed, Joe. This chapter is about King Jotham of Judah. He was twenty-five years old when he became king and reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. →

Joe: Ok, so it's 2 Chronicles 28. What's going on in this chapter? Expert: Well, it starts off with Ahaz, the king of Judah, doing some really bad stuff. He's worshiping idols and sacrificing his own son to them, and he's also oppressing the people of Judah. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have in 2 Chronicles 29? Bible Expert: Well, it's the story of King Hezekiah of Judah, who was determined to restore the worship of the Lord. He commanded the priests and Levites to consecrate themselves and the Temple of the Lord, and he also opened the doors of the Temple and commanded the people to bring offerings for the dedication. →

Joe: Alright, so let's hear it. What's this chapter all about? Bible Expert: Well, it's about a large-scale religious festival held by King Hezekiah of Judah to celebrate the Passover. Joe: The Passover? Isn't that when the Israelites celebrate their freedom from slavery? →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about 2 Chronicles 31. What's the significance of this chapter? Bible Expert: Well Joe, this chapter describes the reforms of King Hezekiah in the Kingdom of Judah. He brought about sweeping religious and economic reforms, which strengthened the kingdom and furthered the cause of true worship of God. →

Joe: Alright, so we got our Bible expert here to tell us all about the 2nd Book of Chronicles, Chapter 32. So what's the jist of this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, the chapter starts with King Hezekiah of Judah getting attacked by Sennacherib, who was the king of Assyria. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about 2 Chronicles 33. So what is this chapter about? Bible Expert: Well, 2 Chronicles 33 is the story of Manasseh, King of Judah. He was one of the most wicked kings in the Bible and he led Judah into idolatry and wickedness. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about 2 Chronicles 34. What's this one about? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is about the good king Josiah. He was only 8 years old when he began to reign and he was faithful to the Lord. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we got for me today? Bible Expert: Well, today we are taking a look at 2 Chronicles 35. Joe: Alright, let's jump in. Bible Expert: This chapter opens with King Josiah of Judah, who was only 8 years old at the time, taking the throne. →

Joe: Alright Jamie, we have a real Bible expert here with us today, let's get started. So, what can you tell us about the 2 Chronicles 36? Bible Expert: Well, 2 Chronicles 36 is all about the rise and fall of King Zedekiah of Judah and the consequences of his decisions. →