2 Chronicles 16:11
New International Version
The events of Asa’s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

New Living Translation
The rest of the events of Asa’s reign, from beginning to end, are recorded in The Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

English Standard Version
The acts of Asa, from first to last, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

King James Bible
And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

New King James Version
Note that the acts of Asa, first and last, are indeed written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Now, the acts of Asa from the first to the last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

NASB 1995
Now, the acts of Asa from first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

NASB 1977
And now, the acts of Asa from first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now behold, the acts of Asa from first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Amplified Bible
Now the acts of Asa, from the first to the last, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Note that the events of Asa’s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Note that the events of Asa’s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

American Standard Version
And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Contemporary English Version
Everything Asa did while he was king is written in The History of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

English Revised Version
And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everything about Asa from first to last is written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Good News Translation
All the events of Asa's reign from beginning to end are recorded in The History of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

International Standard Version
Now the accomplishments of Asa from first to last are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah.

Majority Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

NET Bible
The events of Asa's reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

New Heart English Bible
Look, the acts of Asa, first and last, look, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

World English Bible
Behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And behold, the matters of Asa, the first and the last, behold, they are written on the scroll of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
And lo, the matters of Asa, the first and the last, lo, they are written on the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And behold, the words of Am, the first and the last, behold them written upon the book of the kings to Judah and to Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the works of Asa the first and last are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the works of Asa, the first and the last, have been written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

New American Bible
Now the acts of Asa, first and last, are recorded in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
The acts of Asa, from first to last, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And behold, the accounts of Asa, first and last, behold, those are written in the scroll of the Kings of Yehuda and of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And, behold, the acts of Asa, the first and the last, are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death and Burial of Asa
11Now the rest of the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. 12In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady became increasingly severe. Yet even in his illness he did not seek the LORD, but only the physicians.…

Cross References
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.

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.

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 9:29
As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat?

2 Chronicles 12:15
Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.

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 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?

2 Chronicles 27:7
As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

2 Chronicles 28:26
As for the rest of the acts of Ahaz and all his ways, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

2 Chronicles 32:32
As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

2 Chronicles 35:27
his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

2 Chronicles 36:8
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, the abominations he committed, and all that was found against him, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. And his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 29:29
Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer,

2 Samuel 1:18
and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:


Treasury of Scripture

And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, see, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

A.

2 Chronicles 9:29
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?

2 Chronicles 12:15
Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.

2 Chronicles 20:34
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.

Judah

2 Chronicles 25:26
Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?

2 Chronicles 27:7
Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

2 Chronicles 32:32
Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

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2 Chronicles 16
1. Asa, by the aid of the Syrians, diverts Baasha from building Ramah
7. Being reproved thereof by Hanani, he puts him in prison
11. Among his other acts in his disease he seeks not to God, but to the physicians
13. His death and burial














Now the rest of the acts of Asa
This phrase introduces a summary of King Asa's reign, suggesting that what follows is a continuation of his story. The Hebrew word for "acts" is "דִּבְרֵי" (divrei), which can also mean "words" or "matters." This indicates that the chronicler is referring to the significant events and decisions of Asa's life. Asa was a king of Judah known for his initial faithfulness to God, as well as his reforms to rid the land of idolatry. His acts are a testament to his leadership and the impact of his reign on the spiritual and political landscape of Judah.

from beginning to end
This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the record, covering the entirety of Asa's reign. The Hebrew words "מִן־רֵאשִׁית וְעַד־אַחֲרִית" (min-reishit ve'ad-acharit) suggest a full account, from the start to the conclusion. This reflects the biblical principle of accountability and the importance of a leader's entire life and legacy. Asa's reign began with a strong commitment to God, but later years were marked by reliance on human alliances rather than divine guidance, illustrating the need for consistent faithfulness.

are indeed written
The phrase underscores the reliability and authority of the historical record. The Hebrew word "כְּתוּבִים" (ketuvim) means "written," indicating that these acts were documented for posterity. This serves as a reminder of the importance of recording history accurately, as it provides lessons for future generations. The chronicler assures the reader that Asa's deeds are not forgotten but preserved in written form, highlighting the value of scripture as a source of truth and instruction.

in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel
This refers to a historical record that chronicled the reigns of the kings of the divided kingdoms of Judah and Israel. The existence of such a book suggests a systematic effort to document the history of God's people. While this specific book is not part of the biblical canon, it is referenced multiple times in the Old Testament, indicating its significance as a historical source. The chronicler's mention of this book points to the interconnectedness of the biblical narrative and the broader historical context of the ancient Near East. It reminds readers of the importance of understanding the full scope of God's work through history, as seen in the lives of His chosen leaders.

CONCLUSION OF THE REIGN (2Chronicles 16:11-14).

Comp. 1Kings 15:23-24.

(11) The acts of Asa.--Or, history.

The book of the kings of Judah and Israel.--See Introduction, and 1Kings 15:23. The mention in that verse of his "might" or "prowess," and of "the cities that he built," confirms the account in 2 Chronicles 14 concerning his defensive measures and the invasion of Zerah.

Verse 11. - This verse, with the following three, is represented by the very summarized but sufficiently significant parallel of 1 Kings 15:23, 24. Note that the reference work cited in this verse as the book of the kings of Judah and Israel, is in the paralled cited as "the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah." Of course, the latter citation was much the earlier in point of time.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now the rest
וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

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

of Asa,
אָסָ֔א (’ā·sā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name

from beginning
הָרִאשׁוֹנִ֖ים (hā·ri·šō·w·nîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

to end,
וְהָאַחֲרוֹנִ֑ים (wə·hā·’a·ḥă·rō·w·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 314: Hinder, late, last, western

they are indeed
הִנָּ֤ם (hin·nām)
Interjection | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

written
כְּתוּבִים֙ (kə·ṯū·ḇîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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

of the Kings
הַמְּלָכִ֔ים (ham·mə·lā·ḵîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

of Judah
לִיהוּדָ֖ה (lî·hū·ḏāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

and Israel.
וְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (wə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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