Second Chronicles begins with these words: "Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great." The most significant of Solomon's works was building of the temple to God in Jerusalem. The author allocates six chapters to this task (chapters 2-7) and only two (8-9) for everything else, including his death.
Chapter 10 begins the account of all the remaining kings of Judah until the kingdom fell to the Babylonians in 586 B.C. No kings from Israel are mentioned at all. The focus is on David's line, to whom was given the Davidic Covenant and the future hope of Israel.
The book closes with the fall of Jerusalem and a clear ray of hope. The king who rules over the fallen exiles commands those who wish to return to do so and rebuild their temple!
