Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?
As for everything else that King Amaziah did, from the beginning of his reign to the end, you can find it all written down in the historical records of the kings of Judah and Israel.
The writer is directing readers to other historical records where they can find the complete story of King Amaziah's reign.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of King Amaziah of Judah, who reigned around 796-767 BC. Ancient kingdoms kept detailed court records and chronicles of their rulers' activities, which served as official historical documents. The Chronicler frequently references these source materials, indicating that the biblical account is a summary drawn from more extensive historical records.
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