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1 Kings 22:39
As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator addresses the reader immediately after recording Ahab’s death and the fulfillment of prophetic judgment regarding his blood.
The words — יֶתֶר (yeter) translates to "rest" or "remainder," and בֵּית הַשָּׁנֶה (beit hash-shanah) literally means "house of ivory," both anchoring the verse’s focus on archived human achievement.
The thread — The reference to the "Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel" echoes the standard historical formula used throughout the monarchy narratives, while the mention of ivory structures parallels the judgment against luxury in Amos 3:15 and the royal construction projects of 1 Kings 10:18.
Why it lands — It directs the reader to consult external archives for Ahab’s full record, treating his building projects and deeds as documented history rather than moral exemplars.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Cross-references
- Amos 3:15 I will tear down the winter house along with the summer house; the houses of ivory will also perish, and the great houses will come to an end,” declares the LORD.
- 1 Kings 10:18 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.
- 1 Kings 10:22 For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.
- 1 Kings 14:19 As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
- 1 Kings 15:23 Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet.
- 1 Kings 15:31 As for the rest of the acts of Nadab, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- 1 Kings 16:5 As for the rest of the acts of Baasha, along with his accomplishments and might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- 1 Kings 16:20 As for the rest of the acts of Zimri and the treason he committed, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- 1 Kings 16:27 As for the rest of the acts of Omri, along with his accomplishments and the might he exercised, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- Psalms 45:8 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.