KJV ORIGINAL
And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
As for everything else that Menahem did during his reign, and all his accomplishments, aren't they recorded in the official history book of Israel's kings?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pointing readers to official records where they can find more details about King Menahem's reign and deeds.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the biblical account of Menahem, who ruled the northern kingdom of Israel around 752-742 BC during a time of political instability. The 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel' was likely an official royal record that documented the deeds of each monarch, similar to how ancient Near Eastern kingdoms kept detailed annals of their rulers' accomplishments.
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