Summary
We find Geert W. Lorein’s 2 Chronicles in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady companion for reading the passage in front of us, then carrying it into preaching and teaching with care. It keeps us close to the text, and it helps us see the shape of the argument without drowning us in detail.
The tone is measured and pastor-friendly. We are guided through key turns in the book, with enough background to avoid missteps, and with a consistent concern for what the Lord is saying through His Word.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We should own this volume when we want a reliable guide that supports the move from exegesis to proclamation. It is not trying to do everything, but it repeatedly helps us put our finger on the main line and speak it clearly to the church.
We also benefit from the way it handles common difficulties. It tends to clarify what matters most, and it keeps application tethered to the passage rather than to our favourite themes.
For weekly preparation, it sits well alongside a more technical work. We can do specialist digging elsewhere, then return here for clarity, proportion, and a steady sense of what we should press home.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend this as a strong mid-level commentary for preaching and teaching 2 Chronicles. It will not answer every debated question, but it consistently helps us handle the text faithfully and speak with pastoral steadiness.
As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.
Geert W. Lorein
Geert W. Lorein is a Belgian Old Testament scholar of the contemporary era, working within evangelical scholarship with a strong interest in exilic and post exilic Scripture.
As a professor of Old Testament studies in Leuven, he has written on themes of opposition, covenant loyalty, and the hope of God’s kingdom in troubled times. In Ezra and Nehemiah he guides readers through restoration, reform, and resistance, showing how the Lord rebuilds His people through word, worship, and persevering leadership. He is careful to hold together joy in renewal and sobriety about ongoing weakness.
He remains valued for balanced judgement and clear exposition that keeps the theological centre visible. Recommended titles include Ezra and Nehemiah in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries, The Antichrist Theme in the Intertestamental Period, and his writing on reading the Old Testament within the church’s doctrine and worship.
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical