Bible Strands
2 Kings 1:18
As for the rest of the acts of Ahaziah, along with his accomplishments, 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 concludes the account of Ahaziah’s reign immediately after his death and Jehoram’s succession in Israel.
The words — The Hebrew phrase וְיֶתֶר דִּבְרֵי אֲחַזְיָהוּ אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂה (ve./Ye.ter div.Rei 'a.chaz.Ya.hu 'a.Sher 'a.Sah) translates literally to "and the rest of the matters of Ahaziah which he did."
The thread — This formulaic reference to a lost chronicle appears in 1 Kings 14:19 regarding Jeroboam and 1 Kings 22:39 regarding Ahab.
Why it lands — The text states that Ahaziah’s complete record is preserved in an external historical document. This directs the reader to recognize the biblical author’s selective purpose rather than demanding a full biographical account.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Cross-references
- 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 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?