Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
As for everything else Jehoshaphat did—his powerful deeds and the wars he fought—aren't they all written down in the official record book of the kings of Judah?
The writer is pointing readers to other historical records where they can find more details about King Jehoshaphat's reign and military accomplishments.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears at the end of the account of Jehoshaphat's reign (872-848 BC), king of the southern kingdom of Judah. Ancient Near Eastern kingdoms kept detailed court records and chronicles of their rulers' deeds, military campaigns, and achievements. The biblical writers often referenced these official documents to show that their accounts were based on reliable historical sources.
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