And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are 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.
- BSB his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed 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 20:20And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
- 2 Chr 25:26Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?
- 2 Chr 24:27Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
- 2 Kgs 16:19Now 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?
- 2 Chr 20:34Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.
- 2 Kgs 10:34Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
- 2 Chr 32:32Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.
- 2 Kgs 21:25Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
- 2 Chr 26:22Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write.
- 2 Chr 33:19His prayer also, and how God was intreated of him, and all his sins, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was humbled: behold, they are written among the sayings of the seers.
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