Chapter Summary

The ark brought in. The glory fills the house.

Discussion Questions for 2 Chronicles, Chapter 5

1. Why do you think it was King Solomon's first action to put “the consecrated things of his father David” (CSB) in the treasury? What is significant about placing the "utensils" (CSB) in the treasury rather than use them? How does this help the people of Israel, and the reader, better understand leadership and the importance of honoring parents?
2. What do you notice about the order of events of the temple dedication? Why might the order be significant to Israel’s people?
3. In verses 2 and 3, what does it say about the unity of Israel as a nation that the “elders of Israel” (CSB) were all assembled in this dedication? What would this be invoking in the minds of the author’s contemporary and future audiences?
4. In verse 6, it says that the number of sacrifices “could not be counted or numbered” (CSB). Usually, numbers in the Bible have theological significance so they are recorded and preserved. What is the theological significance of these sacrifices being unnumbered?
5. In verse 10, a short recounting of Israel’s and the Ark’s history is mentioned. How is the picture of God’s covenant with Israel significant in this consecration of the temple? Why would the author want to remind his audience of that event?
6. In verses 7 through 9, why would the author give such a detailed description of the inner, “most holy place” (CSB) of the temple? When you picture God’s throne room, what do you envision? Does this description of the temple dedication impact that picture?
7. Verse 13 says “trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice.” (CSB) How could this verse inform our worship in a modern context? How could this chapter remind or help us grow more unified in praise and purpose?
8. In verse 9 it says the poles of the ark “are still there today”(CSB). Why would it be important for the author to mention that connection to “today”? What does it tell you about when this book was written?
9. How would it have felt for the nation of Israel to see the glory of the LORD fill[] God’s temple,”(v 14, CSB)? If you pictured yourself in attendance, how would you feel?
10. How might the knowledge that God has adopted you into his family, as someone sharing Christ’s inheritance, impact the way you read this record of Israel’s history?

Key Words/Phrase

Glory, v. 14.

Characters

God, Solomon.

Strong Verse(s)

14