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1 Kings 16:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

As for everything else Zimri did, including the betrayal he committed, isn't it all written down in the official record book of Israel's kings?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is pointing readers to official historical records for more details about King Zimri's brief reign and the treachery that marked it.

📚 Historical Context

Zimri was a military commander who assassinated King Elah and seized the throne of Israel, but ruled for only seven days before taking his own life when the army rebelled against him. This verse refers to the common practice of ancient kingdoms keeping detailed chronicles of their rulers' actions. The biblical writers often referenced these official court records as sources for additional information about the kings they mentioned.

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The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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