Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
As for everything else that King Jotham did during his reign, isn't it all recorded in the official history book of the kings of Judah?
The writer is pointing readers to other historical records where they can find more details about King Jotham's reign and accomplishments.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical books of the Bible, the Books of Kings provide a chronological account of the kings of Israel and Judah, often summarizing their reigns and pointing to external records for more details. Jotham was a king of Judah who ruled around 750-735 BC, succeeding his father Uzziah, and he is described as doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord, though the nation faced external threats from Assyria. This verse serves as a typical formula in the text, directing readers to the official chronicles for a fuller history of his actions and accomplishments.
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