his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
Parallel translations
- WEB and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
- KJV And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
- NKJV and his deeds from first to last, indeed they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
- NASB and his acts, the first to the last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
- NLT from beginning to end—all are recorded in The Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
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Quick answer
All Josiah's deeds, first and last, are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. His reign is sealed in the official chronicle.
Overview
The standard formula directs readers to fuller records of Josiah's acts from beginning to end. By noting "first and last," the Chronicler frames a complete reign that began and largely continued in faithfulness. The closing also turns the narrative toward Josiah's successors and the rapid unraveling of the kingdom.
Cross-references & the web
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- 2 Kgs 20:20As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
- 2 Chr 25:26As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?
- 2 Chr 24:27The accounts of the sons of Joash, as well as the many pronouncements about him and about the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.
- 2 Kgs 16:19As for the rest of the acts of Ahaz, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
- 2 Chr 20:34As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.
- 2 Kgs 10:34As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- 2 Chr 32:32As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
- 2 Kgs 21:25As for the rest of the acts of Amon, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
- 2 Chr 26:22As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning to end, they are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz.
- 2 Chr 33:19His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the Records of the Seers.
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