2 Kings 16:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now the rest of the things that King Ahaz did during his reign, aren't they written down in the official record book of the kings of Judah?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is indicating that more details about King Ahaz's reign can be found in the official historical records of Judah's kings.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical books of the Bible, 2 Kings chronicles the reigns of kings in the divided kingdoms of Judah and Israel during the 8th century BC. King Ahaz of Judah is portrayed as a wicked ruler who allied with Assyria, introduced idolatrous practices, and even sacrificed his own son, leading to spiritual decline in the nation. This verse serves as a summary statement, directing readers to external ancient records for a fuller account of his deeds.

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