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As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, along with all his accomplishments and might, and how he waged war and recovered both Damascus and Hamath for Israel from Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
Study Bible
As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam
Jeroboam II was the son of Jehoash and reigned as king of Israel in Samaria for 41 years. His reign is noted for its military successes and economic prosperity. The phrase suggests that there were many other deeds and events during his reign that are not detailed in this passage, indicating a broader historical context that was significant for Israel.

along with all his accomplishments and might
Jeroboam II's reign was marked by significant achievements, including the expansion of Israel's borders and the strengthening of its military power. His might is often attributed to the Lord's favor, despite the moral and spiritual decline of the nation. This period of prosperity is seen as a temporary reprieve for Israel before its eventual downfall.

and how he waged war and recovered both Damascus and Hamath for Israel
Jeroboam II's military campaigns were successful in reclaiming territories that had been lost. Damascus and Hamath were significant cities in the region, and their recovery represented a restoration of Israel's influence and power. This aligns with the prophecy of Jonah son of Amittai, who predicted the restoration of Israel's borders (2 Kings 14:25).

from Judah
This phrase is somewhat puzzling, as Damascus and Hamath were not territories of Judah. It may imply a broader geopolitical context where Israel's victories indirectly affected Judah or that the text is highlighting the distinction between the two kingdoms during this period.

are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
This rhetorical question points to a now-lost historical record that chronicled the reigns of the kings of Israel. It suggests that the detailed accounts of Jeroboam II's reign, including his military and political achievements, were documented elsewhere, providing a fuller picture of his impact on Israel's history. This reference underscores the importance of historical records in understanding the biblical narrative.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeroboam II
The king of Israel during the time of this verse, known for his military successes and expansion of Israel's territory.

2. Damascus
A significant city in Syria, often a focal point in Israel's military campaigns.

3. Hamath
A city located in modern-day Syria, which was part of the territories recovered by Jeroboam II.

4. Israel
The northern kingdom, which Jeroboam II ruled, experiencing a period of prosperity and expansion under his reign.

5. The Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel
A historical record mentioned in the Bible, which contains detailed accounts of the reigns of the kings of Israel.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in History
Despite human achievements, it is essential to recognize God's overarching control and purpose in historical events. Jeroboam's successes were part of God's plan, even if they were not fully aligned with His will.

The Danger of Pride
Jeroboam II's reign was marked by military success, but the spiritual state of Israel was declining. Success can lead to pride and complacency, which can distance us from God.

The Importance of Spiritual Legacy
While Jeroboam II's accomplishments were recorded in historical books, his spiritual legacy was lacking. Our actions should aim to leave a lasting spiritual impact rather than just temporal achievements.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets like Amos played a crucial role in calling out the moral and spiritual failings of Israel during times of prosperity. We should be attentive to God's messages through His Word and His messengers.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the military success of Jeroboam II reflect God's sovereignty, and what can we learn about God's control over nations and leaders?

2. In what ways can pride and complacency manifest in our lives, especially during times of success, and how can we guard against them?

3. How does the spiritual state of Israel during Jeroboam II's reign serve as a warning for us today regarding the balance between material success and spiritual health?

4. What role do historical records, like the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, play in understanding God's work in history, and how can we apply this understanding to our study of the Bible?

5. How can we ensure that our legacy is not just about our accomplishments but also about our spiritual impact on others?
Connections to Other Scriptures
2 Kings 13:25
This verse provides context for Jeroboam II's military campaigns, as it mentions the recovery of cities from the king of Aram, which aligns with the expansion efforts described in 2 Kings 14:28.

Amos 6:13-14
The prophet Amos speaks against the pride and complacency of Israel during Jeroboam II's reign, highlighting the spiritual decline despite military success.

2 Chronicles 27:7
Similar to the mention of the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, this verse references the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, indicating a parallel record-keeping practice.
Sermons
Life -- Re-LivedF. W. Robertson.2 Kings 14:28
Record of Sin2 Kings 14:28
Significant Facts in God's GovernmentD. Thomas 2 Kings 14:1-29
The Reign of Jeroboam IiJ. Orr 2 Kings 14:23-29
People
Ahaziah, Amaziah, Amittai, Azariah, David, Edomites, Hepher, Jehoaddan, Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Jehu, Jeroboam, Joahaz, Joash, Jonah, Nebat, Zachariah, Zechariah
Places
Beth-shemesh, Corner Gate, Damascus, Edom, Elath, Ephraim Gate, Gath-hepher, Hamath, Israel, Jerusalem, Joktheel, Lachish, Lebanon, Lebo-hamath, Samaria, Sea of the Arabah, Sela, Syria, Valley of Salt
Topics
Achievements, Acts, Annals, Aren't, Belonged, Book, Causing, Chronicles, Damascus, Fought, Hamath, History, Including, Jeroboam, Jerobo'am, Jeroboam's, Judah, Kings, Matters, Military, Power, Recorded, Recovered, Reign, Rest, War, Warred, Wrath, Written, Yaudi
Dictionary of Bible Themes
2 Kings 14:28

     7233   Israel, northern kingdom

2 Kings 14:21-29

     5366   king

Library
The Prophet Amos.
GENERAL PRELIMINARY REMARKS. It will not be necessary to extend our preliminary remarks on the prophet Amos, since on the main point--viz., the circumstances under which he appeared as a prophet--the introduction to the prophecies of Hosea may be regarded as having been written for those of Amos also. For, according to the inscription, they belong to the same period at which Hosea's prophetic ministry began, viz., the latter part of the reign of Jeroboam II., and after Uzziah had ascended the …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

The Prophet Jonah.
It has been asserted without any sufficient reason, that Jonah is older than Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah,--that he is the oldest among the prophets whose written monuments have been preserved to us. The passage in 2 Kings xiv. 25, where it is said, that Jonah, the son of Amittai the prophet, prophesied to Jeroboam the happy success of his arms, and the restoration of the ancient boundaries of Israel, and that this prophecy was confirmed by the event, cannot decide in favour of this assertion, …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

The Twelve Minor Prophets.
1. By the Jewish arrangement, which places together the twelve minor prophets in a single volume, the chronological order of the prophets as a whole is broken up. The three greater prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, stand in the true order of time. Daniel began to prophesy before Ezekiel, but continued, many years after him. The Jewish arrangement of the twelve minor prophets is in a sense chronological; that is, they put the earlier prophets at the beginning, and the later at the end of the …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible

The Prophet Hosea.
GENERAL PRELIMINARY REMARKS. That the kingdom of Israel was the object of the prophet's ministry is so evident, that upon this point all are, and cannot but be, agreed. But there is a difference of opinion as to whether the prophet was a fellow-countryman of those to whom he preached, or was called by God out of the kingdom of Judah. The latter has been asserted with great confidence by Maurer, among others, in his Observ. in Hos., in the Commentat. Theol. ii. i. p. 293. But the arguments …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire from 745 to 722 B. C.
TIGLATH-PILESER III. AND THE ORGANISATION OF THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE FROM 745 to 722 B.C. FAILURE OF URARTU AND RE-CONQUEST Of SYRIA--EGYPT AGAIN UNITED UNDER ETHIOPIAN AUSPICES--PIONKHI--THE DOWNFALL OF DAMASCUS, OF BABYLON, AND OF ISRAEL. Assyria and its neighbours at the accession of Tiglath-pileser III.: progress of the Aramaeans in the basin of the Middle Tigris--Urartu and its expansion into the north of Syria--Damascus and Israel--Vengeance of Israel on Damascus--Jeroboam II.--Civilisation …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7

The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3
The beginning of the circumference was from 'the sheep-gate.' That, we suppose, was seated on the south part, yet but little removed from that corner, which looks south-east. Within was the pool of Bethesda, famous for healings. Going forward, on the south part, was the tower Meah: and beyond that, "the tower of Hananeel": in the Chaldee paraphrast it is, 'The tower Piccus,' Zechariah 14:10; Piccus, Jeremiah 31:38.--I should suspect that to be, the Hippic tower, were not that placed on the north …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

The Figurative Language of Scripture.
1. When the psalmist says: "The Lord God is a sun and shield" (Psa. 84:11), he means that God is to all his creatures the source of life and blessedness, and their almighty protector; but this meaning he conveys under the figure of a sun and a shield. When, again, the apostle James says that Moses is read in the synagogues every Sabbath-day (Acts 15:21), he signifies the writings of Moses under the figure of his name. In these examples the figure lies in particular words. But it may be embodied …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible

Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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