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?
Parallel translations
- WEB The rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, aren’t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
- BSB As for the rest of the acts of Jehoram, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
- NKJV Now 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?
- NASB Now the rest of the acts of Joram and everything that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
- NLT The rest of the events in Jehoram’s reign and everything he did are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Judah.
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Quick answer
The narrator points to the official annals for the remaining deeds of Joram. This standard formula directs readers to fuller records while Scripture keeps its focus on covenant faithfulness.
Overview
This recurring formula in Kings shows the writer's selective, theological purpose, recording what matters for understanding God's dealings rather than a complete political history. By citing outside chronicles, the author affirms his account rests on real, documented events. The emphasis remains on whether each king walked with the Lord.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- 2 Kgs 15:6And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
- 2 Kgs 15:36Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
- 1 Kgs 15:23The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.
- 1 Kgs 14:29Now the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
- 1 Kgs 11:41And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
- 2 Chr 21:11–20Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.
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