Klein's thorough work clarifies the various verbal and literary techniques that the Chronicler uses to reveal his interests in Israel, the temple cult, and the Davidic kingship. Through reordering the source material, careful choice of synonyms, and inserting key phrases and observations, the Chronicler has given insightful commentary on the books of the Hebrew Bible from Genesis to Kings. Klein's commentary alerts the reader to many of these devices and provides a cogent assessment of how the Chronicler constructs his intended meaning.