And the rest of the acts of Joram, 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 Joram did during his reign, isn't it all written down in the official record book of the kings of Judah?
The writer is referring readers to official court records for more details about King Joram's reign, indicating that this biblical account is just a summary of his rule.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, King Joram of Judah succeeded his father Jehoshaphat and ruled during a period of political instability in the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah. This verse serves as a summary of his reign, indicating that more detailed records of his actions were kept in official historical documents. The "book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah" refers to ancient records maintained by scribes, which the biblical authors referenced but which are not part of the Bible today.
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