2 Kings 13:8
New International Version
As for the other events of the reign of Jehoahaz, all he did and his achievements, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel?

New Living Translation
The rest of the events in Jehoahaz’s reign—everything he did and the extent of his power—are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel.

English Standard Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

Berean Standard Bible
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, along with all his accomplishments and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

Berean Literal Bible
And the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Israel?

King James Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

New King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

New American Standard Bible
Now as for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

NASB 1995
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

NASB 1977
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

Amplified Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, everything that he did and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

Berean Annotated Bible
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz (YHWH has seized), along with all his accomplishments and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel (he wrestles with God)?

Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the events of Jehoahaz’s reign, along with all his accomplishments and his might, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the events of Jehoahaz’s reign, along with all his accomplishments and his might, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings.

American Standard Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

Contemporary English Version
Everything else Jehoahaz did while he was king, including his brave deeds, is written in The History of the Kings of Israel.

English Revised Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Isn't everything else about Jehoahaz-everything he did, his heroic acts-written in the official records of the kings of Israel?

Good News Translation
Everything else that Jehoahaz did and all his brave deeds are recorded in The History of the Kings of Israel.

International Standard Version
Now the rest of the activities of Jehoahaz, including everything he did and his grandeur, are recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not?

NET Bible
The rest of the events of Jehoahaz's reign, including all his accomplishments and successes, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

New Heart English Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

Webster's Bible Translation
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, along with all his accomplishments and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

World English Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, aren’t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the rest of the matters of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written on the scroll of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

Berean Literal Bible
And the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Israel?

Young's Literal Translation
And the rest of the matters of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel?

Smith's Literal Translation
And the rest of the words of Jehoahaz, and all which he did, and his strength, are they not written upon the book of the words of the days to the kings of Israel?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Rut the rest of the acts of Joachaz, and all that he did, and his valour, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the rest of the words of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his strength, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

New American Bible
The rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, with all that he did and his valor, are recorded in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz and all that he did, including his might, are they not written in the Book of the Annals of the Kings of Israel?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz and all that he did and his might, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rest of the words of Yahuakhaz and everything that he did and his heroism, behold they are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the rest of the acts of Joachaz, and all that he did, and his mighty acts are not these things written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

Additional Translations ...



Context
Jehoahaz Reigns in Israel
7Jehoahaz had no army left, except fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and ten thousand foot soldiers, because the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing. 8As for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, along with all his accomplishments and his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 9And Jehoahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. And his son Jehoash reigned in his place.…

Cross References
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz,

1 Kings 15:31
As for the rest of the acts of Nadab, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

1 Kings 15:7
As for the rest of the acts of Abijam, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.

1 Kings 14:29
As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, along with all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
along with all his accomplishments and his might,

2 Kings 10:34
As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

1 Kings 15:23
Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet.

2 Kings 20:20
As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

1 Kings 14:19
As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

2 Kings 14:15
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash, along with his accomplishments, his might, and how he waged war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

2 Kings 1:18
As for the rest of the acts of Ahaziah, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
2 Kings 12:19
As for the rest of the acts of Joash, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

2 Chronicles 25:26
As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?

1 Kings 16:5
As for the rest of the acts of Baasha, along with his accomplishments and might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

1 Kings 22:39
As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

2 Chronicles 20:34
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.

2 Chronicles 24:27
The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:11
As for the rest of the acts of Zechariah, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.


Treasury of Scripture

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

the rest

2 Kings 10:34,35
Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? …

1 Kings 11:4
For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.

1 Kings 14:19,20,29,31
And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel…

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2 Kings 13
1. Jehoahaz's wicked reign
3. Jehoahaz, oppressed by Hazael, is relieved by prayer
8. Joash succeeds him
10. His wicked reign
12. Jeroboam succeeds him
14. Elisha dying, prophesies to Joash three victories over the Syrians
20. The Moabites invading the land, Elisha's bones raise a dead man.
22. Joash gets three victories over Ben-hadad












As for the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz,

Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, ruled Israel for seventeen years during a time of continued idolatry and severe Aramean oppression. Scripture records only selected events from his reign, while other actions remained part of Israel’s broader royal history.

1Ki 15:31 As for the rest of the acts of Nadab, along with all his…
1Ki 15:7 As for the rest of the acts of Abijam,…
1Ki 14:29 As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam,…

along with all his accomplishments and his might,

Although his army was greatly weakened by the Arameans, Jehoahaz exercised royal authority and carried out acts of leadership not preserved in the biblical account.

2Ki 10:34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, …
1Ki 15:23 Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might…
2Ki 20:20 As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah…

are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?

The writer directs readers to the official royal annals of Israel, a historical record that contained fuller accounts of the northern kingdom’s kings but has not survived.

1Ki 14:19 As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war…
2Ki 14:15 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash…
2Ki 1:18 As for the rest of the acts of Ahaziah,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehoahaz
He was the king of Israel and the son of Jehu. His reign was marked by conflict with the Arameans, and he is noted for his partial return to the Lord, seeking His favor during times of distress.

2. Israel
The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often led by kings who did not follow the ways of the Lord, leading to cycles of judgment and deliverance.

3. Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel
A historical record that documented the reigns of the kings of Israel, including their deeds and accomplishments.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Historical Records
Understanding the past helps us learn from previous mistakes and successes. The chronicles serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the consequences of disobedience.

God's Mercy in Times of Distress
Even when we stray, God is willing to listen and provide deliverance when we genuinely seek Him, as seen in Jehoahaz's partial return to the Lord.

The Legacy of Leadership
Leaders leave a legacy that impacts future generations. Jehoahaz's reign was influenced by his father's actions, reminding us of the importance of godly leadership.

The Consequences of Partial Obedience
Jehoahaz's account illustrates that partial obedience to God can lead to incomplete blessings and continued struggles. Full commitment to God's ways is essential.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 13:8?

2. How does 2 Kings 13:8 highlight the consequences of not following God's commands?

3. What lessons can we learn from Jehoahaz's actions in 2 Kings 13:8?

4. How does 2 Kings 13:8 connect with God's covenant promises in Deuteronomy?

5. What practical steps can we take to avoid Jehoahaz's mistakes today?

6. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, unlike Jehoahaz?

7. What does 2 Kings 13:8 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's kings?

8. How does 2 Kings 13:8 reflect the consequences of disobedience to God?

9. What historical context is essential to understand 2 Kings 13:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 13?


(8) And his might.--Or, prowess. The reference is to his wars with the Syrians.

Verse 8. - Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might; rather, his prowess, or his valor. Though defeated and reduced to subjection by the Syrians, yet Jehoahaz had distinguished himself, and shown his own personal courage, in the course of the war. Are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? (comp. 2 Kings 1:18). The regular use of the phrase is one of the indications that the two Books of the Kings are by one author, and form one book.

2 Kings 13:8 is a divinely inspired footnote reminding us that Jehoahaz’s reign, though briefly covered in Scripture, was fully known to God and thoroughly chronicled in Israel’s official records. The verse affirms the reliability of the biblical account, acknowledges Jehoahaz’s mix of achievements and failures, and underscores that God’s Word gives us exactly what we need while pointing to a broader historical canvas on which He faithfully acts.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for the rest
וְיֶ֨תֶר (wə·ye·ṯer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope

of the acts
דִּבְרֵ֧י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of Jehoahaz,
יְהוֹאָחָ֛ז (yə·hō·w·’ā·ḥāz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3059: Jehoahaz -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites

along with all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his accomplishments
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

and his might,
וּגְבוּרָת֑וֹ (ū·ḡə·ḇū·rā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory

are they not written
כְּתוּבִ֗ים (kə·ṯū·ḇîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

in the Book
סֵ֛פֶר (sê·p̄er)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book

of the Chronicles
דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the Kings
לְמַלְכֵ֥י (lə·mal·ḵê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Israel?
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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