this work was written, who was responsible for it, and to whom it was written. Second, we need to evaluate the textual sources for the study of Chronicles, that is, evaluate the various ancient manuscripts in Hebrew and other languages that bear witness to the original text. Part of the textual study is to ascertain the textual limits of the work itself, whether it comprised 1 and 2 Chronicles or whether it included Ezra and Nehemiah as well. Finally, in light of this, we need to determine what evidence