KJV ORIGINAL
And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
All of his actions, from beginning to end, are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is noting that the complete record of this king's reign has been documented in the historical records of Israel and Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Josiah, one of Judah's most righteous kings who reigned from 640-609 BC. Ancient kingdoms kept detailed chronicles of their rulers' reigns, recording both their achievements and failures. The 'book of the kings of Israel and Judah' was likely an official court record that served as a historical archive, different from the biblical books of Kings.
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