The books of Kings and Chronicles were written in different circumstances, from different perspectives yet detail the same period of history. Kings was written to Israel while they were IN EXILE, from the perspective of God’s prophet. These books explain the reason for their exile by going through their history, and to give them hope.
Chronicles was written AFTER they returned from EXILE from the perspective of God’s priest. He writes to give them hope by answering the questions, “Is God still interested in us?” and “Can we still have a covenant relationship if we don’t have a king or Temple?”
Studying these books together gives a more complete picture of God’s story and His faithfulness to Israel, even in difficult time. God’s story continued to move forward to provide that perfect way to bring all people back into right relationship with Himself.
1 Kings, Lessons 1-10 1 Kings, Lessons 11-19 2 Kings, Lessons 20-30