Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
As for everything else Ahab did during his reign, including all his accomplishments, the ivory palace he built, and all the cities he constructed—isn't all of this recorded in the official history book of Israel's kings?
The writer is concluding Ahab's story by pointing readers to other historical records that contain more details about his reign and building projects.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks the end of the biblical account of King Ahab's 22-year reign over the northern kingdom of Israel (874-853 BC). Ancient kings typically kept detailed chronicles of their accomplishments, and archaeological evidence has actually confirmed Ahab's extensive building projects, including his famous ivory-decorated palace in Samaria. The 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel' was likely an official royal record that has since been lost to history.
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