And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.
As for everything else that Zachariah did during his reign, you can read about it in the official record book that tells the history of Israel's kings.
The writer is directing readers to another historical record for more details about King Zachariah's reign.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of 1 and 2 Kings, the biblical authors provide a historical record of the kings of Israel and Judah, focusing on their obedience or disobedience to God during a time of political instability and division. Zachariah was a short-reigned king of Israel, the son of Jeroboam II, whose assassination fulfilled prophecies of judgment against the dynasty of Jehu. This verse serves as a common biblical reference to external chronicles, indicating that more detailed accounts of his reign can be found there for those seeking further information.
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