Relationship of Ezra–Nehemiah to 1

1–2 Chronicles	Ezra–Nehemiah
Chronicles ends with the Cyrus Edict.	Ezra begins with the Cyrus Edict.
Chronicles emphasizes Jerusalem and the temple.	Ezra–Nehemiah emphasizes Jerusalem and the temple.
Chronicles has a priestly focus.	Ezra is more focused on the law itself.
Chronicles is more focused on Davidic leadership, suggesting composition around the time of Zerubbabel; cf. Zechariah 4 (520–515 b.c.).
Chronicles omits Solomon's downfall due to intermarriage.	Nehemiah appeals to Solomon as a negative example (Neh. 13:26).
	Ezra–Nehemiah contains unique first-person memoirs.