And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
As for everything else that King Amaziah did during his reign, isn't it all written down in the official record book of the kings of Judah?
The writer is pointing readers to other historical records where they can find more details about King Amaziah's complete reign and accomplishments.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Kings, which chronicle the history of Israel and Judah during the divided monarchy, this verse serves as a typical concluding note for the reign of King Amaziah of Judah, who ruled in the 8th century BC. Amaziah had some military successes, such as defeating Edom, but his pride led to a disastrous war with Israel and his eventual assassination. It refers to the "book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah" as an external source, indicating that biblical writers often relied on official royal records for fuller details.
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