| 1–2 Chronicles |
Ezra–Nehemiah |
| Chronicles ends with the Cyrus Edict. |
Ezra begins with the Cyrus Edict. |
| Chronicles emphasizes Jerusalem and the temple. |
Ezra–Nehemiah emphasizes Jerusalem and the temple. |
| Chronicles has a priestly focus. |
Ezra is more focused on the law itself. |
| Chronicles is more focused on Davidic leadership, suggesting composition around the time of Zerubbabel; cf. Zechariah 4 (520–515 b.c.). |
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| Chronicles omits Solomon’s downfall due to intermarriage. |
Nehemiah appeals to Solomon as a negative example (Neh. 13:26). |
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Ezra–Nehemiah contains unique first-person memoirs. |