Who is described as the author of 1 Chronicles?

• A. David
• B. Moses
• C. Samuel
• D. Ezra

Answer: (D)

Ezra the scribe, often called the Chronicler, is the traditional author of 1 Chronicles. The book’s emphasis on temple worship, the Levitical order, and careful genealogies fits a post-exilic setting where keeping accurate records and restoring proper worship would be a priority. Ezra is known in biblical tradition as a priest-scribe who led the return to Jerusalem and organized reform, so attributing Chronicles to him lines up with its purpose of re-establishing identity through worship and rightful priestly lineages.

David appears in Chronicles as the central figure whose reign is recounted and who plans for the temple, but he isn’t the author of the book. Moses is associated with the Pentateuch, not Chronicles. Samuel appears earlier in Israel’s history and is not identified as the author of Chronicles. The Chronicler’s perspective and compilation aim to present Israel’s history with a focus on temple service and covenant faithfulness, which is why Ezra is the best fit for the author.