KJV ORIGINAL
And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
The writer is directing readers to another historical record for more details about King Zachariah's reign.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Zachariah of Israel, who ruled for only six months around 753 BC before being assassinated by Shallum. Ancient kingdoms kept detailed chronicles of their rulers' deeds, which served as official historical records. The author of Kings frequently references these royal chronicles as sources for additional information about the monarchs.
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