History · Old Testament
1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles has 29 chapters and 942 verses. Its verses carry 5,206 cross-references to other passages (1,171 with at least 4 reader votes), and it links with 64 of the other 65 books, most strongly with Psalms, 2 Samuel and Genesis.
When was 1 Chronicles written, and by whom?
Traditionally written by Ezra, by tradition, 450–400 BC; many scholars date it 400–250 BC.
Its events are set in 2028–536 BC, by the dates on the timeline.
Traditional authorship dates as conservative introductions give them; critical dates where most critical scholars differ. Sources and both reckonings: the timeline.
Chapters
Brighter = more strong links (at least 4 votes, either direction).
Most connected verses in 1 Chronicles
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 120 strong links
- 1 Chronicles 29:11 78 strong links
- 1 Chronicles 4:10 59 strong links
- 1 Chronicles 29:12 50 strong links
- 1 Chronicles 5:20 37 strong links
- 1 Chronicles 29:14 37 strong links
- 1 Chronicles 29:15 34 strong links
- 1 Chronicles 29:17 33 strong links
Which books does 1 Chronicles connect to most?
- Psalms 298
- 2 Samuel 183
- Genesis 128
- 1 Samuel 97
- 1 Kings 96
- 2 Chronicles 90
- Exodus 80
- Isaiah 80
- Numbers 70
- Joshua 68
- Deuteronomy 53
- Jeremiah 45
Counts are links with at least 4 votes between the two books, either direction.