2 Chronicles 35:27
New International Version
all the events, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

New Living Translation
from beginning to end—all are recorded in The Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

English Standard Version
and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

Berean Standard Bible
his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

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

New King James Version
and his deeds from first to last, indeed they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

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

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

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

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

Amplified Bible
and his acts, from the first to the last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

Christian Standard Bible
and his words, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and his words, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

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

Contemporary English Version
is written in The History of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and his acts from first to last-are written in the records of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Good News Translation
and his history from beginning to end--is all recorded in The History of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

International Standard Version
and his other activities from first to last, are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

Majority Standard Bible
his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

NET Bible
and his accomplishments, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

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

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

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

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

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

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

New American Bible
and his words, first and last, are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

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

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

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his acts, the first and the last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laments for Josiah
26As for the rest of the acts of Josiah, along with his deeds of loving devotion according to what is written in the Law of the LORD— 27his acts from beginning to end— they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

Cross References
2 Kings 23:28-30
As for the rest of the acts of Josiah and all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? / During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo. / From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father.

Jeremiah 22:10-12
Do not weep for him who is dead; do not mourn his loss. Weep bitterly for him who is exiled, for he will never return to see his native land. / For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return, / but he will die in the place to which he was exiled; he will never see this land again.”

Lamentations 4:20
The LORD’s anointed, the breath of our life, was captured in their pits. We had said of him, “Under his shadow we will live among the nations.”

Zechariah 12:11
On that day the wailing in Jerusalem will be as great as the wailing of Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.

2 Chronicles 34:33
And Josiah removed all the abominations from all the lands belonging to the Israelites, and he required everyone in Israel to serve the LORD their God. Throughout his reign they did not turn aside from following the LORD, the God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 36:1-4
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. / Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. / And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. ...

1 Kings 13:2
And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’”

2 Kings 22:1-2
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

2 Kings 23:25
Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses.

2 Chronicles 34:1-2
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

2 Chronicles 36:5-8
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. ...

Matthew 1:10-11
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, / and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.


Treasury of Scripture

And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

deeds

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.

2 Chronicles 24:27
Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.

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?

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the acts of Josiah
This phrase refers to the deeds and accomplishments of King Josiah, one of the most revered kings of Judah. Josiah is celebrated for his religious reforms and his dedication to restoring the worship of Yahweh. His acts include the repair of the Temple, the rediscovery of the Book of the Law, and the subsequent covenant renewal. The Hebrew word for "acts" (מַעֲשֵׂי, ma'asei) implies not just actions but also the moral and spiritual significance of those actions. Josiah's acts are a testament to his faithfulness and zeal for God, serving as an inspiration for believers to pursue righteousness and reform in their own lives.

from beginning to end
This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the record of Josiah's reign. It suggests a complete and thorough account, from his early days as king to the end of his life. The Hebrew words used here (מֵרֵאשִׁית וְעַד אַחֲרִית, me'reishit ve'ad acharit) convey a sense of totality and continuity. Josiah's life is a narrative of consistent devotion and reform, reminding believers of the importance of perseverance in faith and the impact of a life lived wholly for God.

they are written
This indicates that Josiah's deeds were documented, ensuring that his legacy would be preserved for future generations. The act of writing (כָּתוּב, katuv) in ancient times was a means of preserving history and ensuring that important events and lessons were not forgotten. For Christians, this underscores the value of Scripture as a divinely inspired record that guides and instructs believers in righteousness.

in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah
This refers to a historical record that chronicled the reigns of the kings of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. While this specific book is not part of the canonical Bible, it is believed to have been a source for the biblical authors of Kings and Chronicles. The mention of this book highlights the interconnectedness of Israel's history and the importance of understanding the broader narrative of God's people. It serves as a reminder of the unity and continuity of God's plan throughout history, encouraging believers to see their own lives as part of God's unfolding story.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and his words,
וּדְבָרָ֕יו (ū·ḏə·ḇā·rāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

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

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

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

written
כְּתוּבִ֔ים (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
סֵ֥פֶר (sê·p̄er)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book

of the Kings
מַלְכֵֽי־ (mal·ḵê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4428: A king

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

and Judah.
וִיהוּדָֽה׃ (wî·hū·ḏāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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