1 Kings 14:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

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As for everything else that King Rehoboam did during his reign, isn't it all written down in the official record book of the kings of Judah?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is directing readers to other historical records for more complete details about King Rehoboam's reign.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical narrative of 1 Kings, Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon and became the first ruler of the divided kingdom of Judah after a rebellion split Israel following Solomon's death. This verse serves as a summary conclusion to Rehoboam's reign, pointing readers to the "book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah," which were official records maintained by scribes to document the kings' deeds and events. These chronicles were part of ancient Near Eastern practices of keeping detailed historical accounts for posterity and governance.

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