Bible Strands
2 Kings 15:26
As for the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, along with all his accomplishments, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records Pekahiah’s reign immediately after detailing his assassination by Pekah son of Remaliah. The passage functions as a formal archival note marking the end of one king and the transition to the next.
The words — וְיֶתֶר דִּבְרֵי (ve.yeter divrei) translates to "the rest of the matters," and כְּתוּבִים (ketuvim) means "are written." These terms form the standard bibliographic formula used throughout the book.
The thread — This citation formula directs readers to an external administrative record, appearing in 2 Kings 15:31, 2 Kings 15:36, and 2 Kings 16:19 to note the continuation of royal documentation. The text explicitly points to the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel for the full account.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to accept that the biblical text is a curated selection, not a complete archive. It establishes that historical detail is preserved elsewhere while the narrative focus remains on theological evaluation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.