2 Kings 14:15

15 But the rest of the acts of Joas, which he did, and his valour, wherewith he fought against Amasias, king of Juda, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

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 But Joas, king of Israel, took Amasias, king of Juda, the son of Joas, the son of Ochozias, in Bethsames, and brought him into Jerusalem; and he broke down the wall of Jerusalem, from the gate of Ephraim to the gate of the corner, four hundred cubits.
14 And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord, and in the king’s treasures, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.
15 But the rest of the acts of Joas, which he did, and his valour, wherewith he fought against Amasias, king of Juda, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?
16 And Joas slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria, with the kings of Israel: and Jeroboam, his son, reigned in his stead.
17 And Amasias, the son of Joas, king of Juda, lived after the death of Joas, son of Joachaz, king of Israel, fifteen years.
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