In 1 Chr, what are 1 and 2 Paraleipomenon?
In the Greek Septuagint translation 1 and 2 Chronicles were called 1 and 2 Paraleipomenon. Catholic Bible also use this name, but the contents are the same. Q: In 1 Chr, why are there so many genealogies? A: Chronicles likely was written later than kings, after the exile of Judah. It became important for the Jews to remember their ancestry, and so to remember who they were as a people. Some of the genealogies also show us part of the lineage of Mary and Joseph. See Hard Sayings of the Bible p.239-240, 735 Baffling Bible Questions Answered p.132-133 and Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties p.216 for a more extensive answer. Q: In 1 Chr, what is the difference in emphasis between the books of Chronicles and Kings? A: There are a number of differences between these two writings. Time: Chronicles was written later, during the exile. It emphasizes the genealogies, which would be important for the returning Jews. Numbers: Chronicles is the most number-oriented book in the Bible, with the size
