Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin that he sinned, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
As for everything else that Manasseh did during his reign, including all his actions and the sins he committed, aren't they recorded in the official history book of the kings of Judah?
The writer is pointing readers to other historical records that contain more details about King Manasseh's reign and his many sins.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Manasseh of Judah, who ruled for 55 years and was known for his extensive wickedness, he reversed the religious reforms of his father Hezekiah by promoting idolatry and leading the people into sin. This verse in 2 Kings serves as a historical summary, directing readers to the official "book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah," which were detailed records maintained by scribes to document the acts, achievements, and failures of the monarchs. These chronicles were part of ancient Near Eastern practices for preserving royal histories.
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