1 Chronicles Summary: Genealogies, Glory, and the Coming King At first glance, 1 Chronicles looks like a genealogy overload—chapter after chapter of names. But don’t be fooled: this book is a powerful retelling of Israel’s story with a new focus, written after the Babylonian exile. While 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings told what happened, Chronicles tells what mattered—with hope for a future restoration.