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
King Asa ruled Judah for 41 years (around 911-870 BC) and was generally considered a good king who removed idols and sought to follow God. Ancient kings commonly kept detailed chronicles of their reigns, recording military victories, building projects, and significant events. The mention of his foot disease in old age may refer to gout or another condition that affected his mobility.
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