Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, 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 Jehoiakim did during his reign, isn't it all written down in the official record book of the kings of Judah?
The writer is pointing readers to official royal records where they can find more details about King Jehoiakim's reign and actions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at the end of the account of King Jehoiakim's reign (609-598 BC), just before Judah's final collapse. Ancient kingdoms kept detailed chronicles of their kings' deeds, and the biblical writers often referenced these official court records. Jehoiakim was a puppet king under Egyptian and later Babylonian control during a turbulent period when Judah was caught between competing empires.
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