The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.
Everything else about Asa's reign, all his powerful deeds, everything he accomplished, and the cities he built, isn't all of this recorded in the official history book of Judah's kings? However, when he became old, he developed a disease in his feet.
This verse summarizes King Asa's reign, noting his many accomplishments were recorded in official records, but also mentioning he suffered from foot disease in his old age.
📚 Historical Context
This verse from 1 Kings is part of the historical books that chronicle the kings of Judah and Israel, summarizing the reign of King Asa, who ruled Judah and initially pursued reforms by removing idols and promoting worship of God. Asa is depicted as a strong leader who achieved military victories and built cities, but the text points to the royal chronicles for fuller details, while noting his later years were marred by a debilitating foot disease. This reflects the biblical theme of human vulnerability, even among those who start well in faith.
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