When was the last time you seriously studied through 1-2 Chronicles?

Yeah. I thought so. Me too. (Answer: Never)

But if all Scripture is “God Breathed,” then these books also deserve our attention and study.

So I was thrilled to recently receive a review copy of Eugene Merrill’s commentary on these books. And it is a great commentary! I can safely say that it is the best commentary on 1-2 Chronicles I have ever read. Okay, okay … this is because I have never read a commentary on 1-2 Chronicles before, but this does not detract from the value of this present volume.

One of the things I look for most in commentaries is the ability to explain the text in an understandable way while at the same time making the message of the text applicable and pertinent to our time today. Eugene Merrill’s commentary does this well.

He not only provides detailed explanations of the text all the way through (which providing lots of footnotes for those who want to research in more depth), but he also provides theological asides that help the student of Scripture see how the book influences our life and thinking today.

If you are thinking of preaching or teaching through 1-2 Chronicles let me say two things: First, good for you! That’s very courageous. Second, make sure this commentary by Merrill is one of the sources you use in your study.