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Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, aren`t they written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?

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Citing Historical Sources

Commentators note this verse is a standard formula concluding a king's reign, pointing to a more detailed source, "the book of the kings of Judah and Israel." Scholars observe a minor textual variation here, blending the typical phrasing of Chronicles with that of the book of Kings. This detail highlights that the Chronicler was carefully using historical source documents to compile his account.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 25:26

19th Century

Bishop

First and last.The former and the latter. The chronicler adds his usual formula.

Behold, are they not w…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 25:26

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 25:20)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 25:17–28

17th Century

Minister

Never was a proud prince more thoroughly mortified than Amaziah by Joash king of Israel. A man's pride will bring him low ([Reference Prov…