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The Bible's Use of Sources
Commentators explain that this verse is a standard concluding formula used by the author of Kings. It points to an official state record, "the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah," for more details. This shows that the biblical writers used historical sources, crafting their narrative to highlight God's work in history.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 23:28
18th Century
Theologian
Josiah lived for 13 years after the celebration of his great Passover. Of this period we know absolutely nothing, except that during this time he s…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 23:28–30
19th Century
Bishop
Josiah’s end. The historical abstract broken off at 2 Kings 22:2 is now continued. (Compare the more detailed account in [Reference 2 C…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:28
17th Century
Pastor
Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did
For abolishing idolatry, and restoring the true worship of G…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 23:25–30
17th Century
Minister
Upon reading these verses, we must say, Lord, though your righteousness is as the great mountains, evident, plainly to be seen, and past dispute; y…