Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 27:7
As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler concludes the narrative of King Jotham’s reign before introducing his son Ahaz. The text addresses a community tracing Judah’s royal lineage and requires a transition from Jotham’s record to the next monarch.
The words — The phrase וְ/יֶתֶר דִּבְרֵי (ve./ye.Ter div.Rei) literally means "and the rest of the matters." It functions as a technical marker indicating that the biblical author has exhausted his source material for this king’s record.
The thread — This formula appears in 2 Kings 15:36, 2 Chronicles 20:34, and 2 Chronicles 26:22. Each citation points to an external royal chronicle that contained the full account of a king’s wars and administrative acts.
Why it lands — The text states that Jotham’s complete history exists in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah, not within this scroll. It requires the reader to accept that canonical history is selective and that fidelity to God’s instruction remains the standard for evaluation, regardless of missing details.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
Cross-references
- 2 Kings 15:36 As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
- 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.
- 2 Chronicles 26:22 As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning to end, they are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz.
- 2 Chronicles 32:32 As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.