Bible Strands
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?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator concludes the account of King Jehoash of Israel after describing his military campaign against Amaziah of Judah and his return to Samaria with plundered temple and palace treasures. This historical note addresses the reader by pointing to an external archival source for the full record.
The words — The phrase וְיֶתֶר דִּבְרֵי (ve./ye.Ter div.Rei) translates literally to "and the rest of the matters" or "the remainder of the acts." The verb נִלְחַם (nil.Cham) means "he waged war" or "he fought."
The thread — This archival reference pattern appears in 1 Kings 14:19, 2 Kings 10:34, and 2 Kings 13:12, where the narrator similarly directs readers to the official chronicles for expanded records of royal deeds. Each citation functions as a standard historical marker within the biblical narrative.
Why it lands — The text states that Jehoash's complete record exists in an external chronicle, requiring the reader to acknowledge the limits of the current account. It asks the reader to treat the biblical text as a selective excerpt from a broader historical archive rather than a self-contained biography.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, 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.
- 2 Kings 10:34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- 2 Kings 13:12 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash, along with all his accomplishments and his might, including his war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?