Bible Strands
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?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator concludes the reign of King Jotham of Judah by directing readers to an external royal archive. This formulaic closure follows the note that Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate while the high places remained in use.
The words — The phrase וְיֶתֶר דִּבְרֵי (ve.Yeter div.Rei) translates literally as "and the rest of the matters." The participle כְּתוּבִים (ke.tu.Vim) means "are written," denoting a fixed historical record rather than oral tradition.
The thread — This archival reference mirrors the chronicler’s formula for King Azariah in 2 Kings 15:6 and aligns with the construction details in 2 Chronicles 27:4. The repeated citation of the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah establishes a consistent historical framework for Judah’s monarchy.
Why it lands — The verse states that Jotham’s full reign is recorded elsewhere, requiring the reader to accept the biblical text as a curated selection rather than an exhaustive account. It asks the reader to recognize the boundary between the biblical narrative and the external sources it acknowledges.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
Cross-references
- 2 Kings 15:6 As for the rest of the acts of Azariah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
- 2 Chronicles 27:4 He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.