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Finding the Rest of the Story
Commentators explain that this concluding formula points the reader to other historical records. While the specific 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah' is now lost, scholars note that many of Ahaz's other significant acts are recorded elsewhere in the Bible, particularly in 2 Chronicles 28 and Isaiah 7. To get a full picture of his reign, one must consult these other passages.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 16:19
18th Century
Theologian
The rest of the acts of Ahaz—such as are described in Isaiah 7:10-13; 2 Chronicles 28:23–25; and 2 Chronicles 29:3, …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 16:19
19th Century
Bishop
Which he did. —Some manuscripts, and the Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic have the usual formula, “and all which he did.”
John Gill
On 2 Kings 16:19
17th Century
Pastor
Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz which he did, are they not
written in the book of the chronicles of the…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 16:17–20
17th Century
Minister
Ahaz showed contempt for the Sabbath, and thus opened a wide entrance for all kinds of sin. This he did for the king of Assyria. When those who hav…