Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 25:26
As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler addresses the reader at the conclusion of Amaziah’s reign, immediately after noting the fifteen years he lived following Jehoash’s death. The text explicitly directs attention to an external source rather than continuing the narrative.
The words — The phrase וְ/יֶ֙תֶר (ve./Ye.ter) translates literally as "and [the] rest of," introducing the undeclared deeds of the king. It is paired with הִנָּ֣/ם (hi.Na/m), meaning "there! [are] they," to confirm the physical existence of a written record.
The thread — The text explicitly points to the "Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel" for the complete account. This formula runs in parallel at 2 Kings 14:15 regarding Jehoash and 2 Chronicles 20:34 regarding Jehoshaphat.
Why it lands — The verse states that the current scroll omits the king’s full record by design. It asks the reader to accept that biblical history selects material for theological purpose rather than providing exhaustive biography.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?
Cross-references
- 2 Kings 14:15 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash, along with his accomplishments, his might, and how he waged war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- 2 Chronicles 20:34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.