1 Chronicles
The author of 1 Chronicles is unknown, but Jewish tradition assigns the authorship to Ezra. The books of Chronicles were originally one book in the Hebrew text. They became separated into two books by the translators of the Greek version of the Old Testament. These translators gave the books a title meaning "Things Left Behind" - that is, details not included in Samuel and Kings. The Hebrew title, "Daily Matters," like the English title "Chronicles", reveals the most important daily affairs in the lives of Israel's kings. The theme of Chronicles records how Judah and the people of God responded to the standards revealed by the LORD GOD, and places special focus on the covenant with David.