2 Kings 14:15

15 The rest of Joash's deeds and his powerful acts—how he fought against Judah's King Amaziah—aren't they written in the official records of Israel's kings?

2 Kings 14:15 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 14:15

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his
might
His valiant and mighty acts which he did in his wars with the Syrians, ( 2 Kings 13:25 ) ,

and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah;
a short account of which is given in the preceding verses:

are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of
Israel?
a book very often mentioned and referred to, as containing the history of the events and transactions of every reign.

2 Kings 14:15 In-Context

13 At Beth-shemesh, Israel's King Joash captured Judah's King Amaziah, Jehoash's son and Ahaziah's grandson. Joash then marched to Jerusalem and broke down six hundred feet of the Jerusalem wall from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate.
14 Joash took all the gold and silver, and all the objects he could find in the LORD's temple and the treasuries of the palace, along with some hostages and returned to Samaria.
15 The rest of Joash's deeds and his powerful acts—how he fought against Judah's King Amaziah—aren't they written in the official records of Israel's kings?
16 Joash lay down with his ancestors. He was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. His son Jeroboam succeeded him as king.
17 Judah's King Amaziah, Jehoash's son, lived fifteen years after the death of Israel's King Joash, Jehoahaz's son.
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