And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
As for everything else that Azariah accomplished during his reign and all the things he did, aren't they recorded in the official history book of the kings of Judah?
The writer is directing readers to look at the official royal records for more details about King Azariah's complete reign and accomplishments.
📚 Historical Context
King Azariah (also called Uzziah) ruled Judah for 52 years during the 8th century BC, making him one of the longest-reigning kings. Ancient kingdoms kept detailed chronicles of their rulers' deeds, military campaigns, and building projects. The writer of 2 Kings frequently references these royal chronicles, though those original documents have been lost to history.
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