Raymond B. Dillard

Raymond B. Dillard was an American Old Testament scholar of the late twentieth century, writing from an evangelical and broadly Reformed leaning tradition.

He is especially known for work on Chronicles, marked by theological sensitivity and a preacher’s instinct for the book’s purpose. Dillard helps teachers see how judgement and mercy, worship and leadership, and covenant promises shape the Chronicler’s message to a weak and rebuilding people.

He remains valued for clarity, warmth, and for showing why Chronicles belongs in the church’s preaching diet. Recommended titles include 2 Chronicles in Word Biblical Commentary, 2 Chronicles in Word Biblical Commentary, and Faith in the Face of Apostasy.

Theological Perspective: Reformed

Raymond B. Dillard

Raymond B. Dillard was an American Old Testament scholar of the late twentieth century, writing from an evangelical and broadly Reformed leaning tradition.

He is especially known for work on Chronicles, marked by theological sensitivity and a preacher’s instinct for the book’s purpose. Dillard helps teachers see how judgement and mercy, worship and leadership, and covenant promises shape the Chronicler’s message to a weak and rebuilding people.

He remains valued for clarity, warmth, and for showing why Chronicles belongs in the church’s preaching diet. Recommended titles include 2 Chronicles in Word Biblical Commentary, 2 Chronicles in Word Biblical Commentary, and Faith in the Face of Apostasy.

Theological Perspective: Reformed

Raymond B. Dillard

Raymond B. Dillard

Raymond B. Dillard was an American Old Testament scholar of the late twentieth century, writing from an evangelical and broadly Reformed leaning tradition.

He is especially known for work on Chronicles, marked by theological sensitivity and a preacher’s instinct for the book’s purpose. Dillard helps teachers see how judgement and mercy, worship and leadership, and covenant promises shape the Chronicler’s message to a weak and rebuilding people.

He remains valued for clarity, warmth, and for showing why Chronicles belongs in the church’s preaching diet. Recommended titles include 2 Chronicles in Word Biblical Commentary, 2 Chronicles in Word Biblical Commentary, and Faith in the Face of Apostasy.

Theological Perspective: Reformed

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2 Chronicles

AdvancedAdvanced students / scholars, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
7.8
Author: Raymond B. Dillard
Bible Book: 2 Chronicles
Series: Word Biblical Commentary
Type: Exegetical (Technical)
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Raymond B. Dillard’s 2 Chronicles a weighty Word Biblical Commentary that stays close to 2 Chronicles. It is built for careful preparation, giving detailed notes on text, structure, and interpretive questions.

This volume is not written as a preaching manual, but it regularly strengthens our handling of the passage. When we are tempted to rush, it slows us down and helps us read with greater honesty.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this commentary when we want a technical companion that can answer hard questions without flattening the text. The series typically offers careful argument, detailed observation, and help with difficult verses.

We also benefit when we need to test our assumptions. Even when we do not follow every conclusion, the discipline of working through the evidence can refine our exegesis and steady our preaching.

For Reformed ministry, the gain is often indirect. Stronger exegesis supports clearer proclamation, and it helps us move to Christ with firmer textual footing.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as an advanced desk resource for pastors and students who want depth. It works best alongside a more directly expositional volume that helps us shape sermons and applications.

As pastoral next steps, we can read the Bible Book Overview, consult Top Recommendations, and browse the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser shelf.


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