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?
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 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
This is a typical closing formula used by the biblical historians when concluding their account of a king's reign. King Ahaz ruled Judah from about 735-715 BC during a tumultuous period when Assyria was expanding its empire. The 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah' refers to official court records that were kept during this time, though these original documents have not survived to today.
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