KJV ORIGINAL
And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everything else that Jeroboam did during his reign—his wars and how he ruled as king—is recorded in the official history book of Israel's kings.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Jeroboam's complete story as king, including his battles and reign, was documented in Israel's royal records.
📚 Historical Context
Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the nation split around 930 BC. Ancient kingdoms kept detailed chronicles of their rulers' accomplishments, wars, and significant events. These royal records served as official histories, though most of these ancient chronicles have been lost to time.
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