Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and Hamath, which belonged to Judah, for Israel, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Now the rest of Jeroboam's deeds and everything he accomplished, including his powerful military campaigns and how he recaptured Damascus and Hamath (which had belonged to Judah) for Israel—aren't all these things recorded in the official record book of Israel's kings?
This verse is directing readers to look in the official royal records for more details about King Jeroboam II's military victories and accomplishments.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Jeroboam II, who ruled the northern kingdom of Israel from about 793-753 BC during a time of territorial expansion and economic prosperity. Damascus and Hamath were important cities that Israel had lost control of in previous years, but Jeroboam II successfully recaptured them, extending Israel's borders significantly. The 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel' was an official court record that documented royal achievements, separate from the biblical books we know today.
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