What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 20:34? As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat “Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah; he was thirty-five years old when he became king… He walked in the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them” (2 Chronicles 20:31–32). • The chronicler reminds us that Jehoshaphat’s story is larger than the military victory just described (2 Chronicles 20:1-30). • Scripture regularly pauses to acknowledge that God sees the entirety of a life, not merely the highlights (cf. 1 Kings 15:23; Psalm 139:16). • For us, this underscores the call to a consistent walk, because every “act” is observed by the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:10). from beginning to end • The phrase affirms that Jehoshaphat’s whole reign—its first decisions (2 Chronicles 17:3-6) through his later alliances (2 Chronicles 20:35-37)—has been accounted for. • God’s Word presents history as linear and purposeful. Just as Jehoshaphat’s life had a clear start and finish, so does each believer’s pilgrimage (Psalm 90:12; Hebrews 12:1-2). • Nothing fell through the cracks: God’s record is complete, and His evaluation will be comprehensive (Romans 14:12). they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani • Jehu was a prophet (1 Kings 16:1-7) and the son of Hanani, the seer who rebuked Asa (2 Chronicles 16:7-9). His writings provided an inspired, firsthand account. • The chronicler’s reference confirms the reliability of prophetic testimony in preserving Israel’s history (2 Chronicles 12:15). • Practical takeaway: God raises faithful witnesses in every generation to record and proclaim truth (Acts 1:8; Jude 3). which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel • The “Book of the Kings of Israel” parallels what 1 & 2 Kings mention as “the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah” (1 Kings 22:45). • By pointing readers to an existing royal archive, the chronicler invites verification—an ancient footnote demonstrating historical accuracy (Luke 1:1-4). • The Spirit has preserved what the church needs in the canonical text, yet this nod to other sources shows God’s providence over both sacred and civic records (Esther 10:2). summary 2 Chronicles 20:34 serves as a divinely inspired postscript: it certifies that Jehoshaphat’s life story is fully documented, invites readers to trust the completeness of God’s record, and reminds us that every chapter—from our first steps of faith to our final breath—matters before the Lord. |
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