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Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the history of Jehu the son of Hanani, which is inserted in the book of the kings of Israel.
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The Bible's "Bibliography"
This verse functions like a modern bibliography, citing the source for more details on Jehoshaphat's reign. Commentators explain that a historical work by the prophet Jehu was incorporated into the larger official history, the "book of the kings." This demonstrates the biblical writers' commitment to using and referencing established historical records.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who is mentioned ... - Words which are now generally thought to mean “whose work was inserted into the Book of the Kings.”
Of Israe…
19th Century
Anglican
Now the rest of the acts. — 1 Kings 22:45: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last Those that were done at the beginning, and those that were d…
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