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As for the rest of the acts of Zechariah, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
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As for the rest of the acts of Zechariah
This phrase introduces the reader to the broader narrative of Zechariah's reign. The name "Zechariah" in Hebrew means "Yahweh remembers," which is significant in the context of Israel's history. Zechariah was the son of Jeroboam II and the last king of the Jehu dynasty. His reign was marked by political instability and spiritual decline, reflecting the broader apostasy of Israel. The phrase suggests that while the biblical account provides a summary, there are more detailed records elsewhere, emphasizing the importance of historical documentation in understanding God's unfolding plan.

behold
The word "behold" is a call to attention, urging the reader to consider the significance of what follows. In the Hebrew text, this word often serves to highlight something of importance or to draw the reader's focus to a particular point. It underscores the reliability and thoroughness of the historical records mentioned, inviting the reader to acknowledge the divine orchestration in the preservation of history.

they are written
This phrase emphasizes the act of recording history, which was a crucial aspect of ancient Near Eastern cultures. The Hebrew root for "written" is "katab," which conveys the idea of inscribing or documenting events for posterity. This act of writing serves as a testament to the enduring nature of God's dealings with His people, ensuring that future generations can learn from past events.

in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel
This reference points to a now-lost historical record that chronicled the reigns of Israel's kings. The term "Chronicles" in Hebrew is "divrei hayamim," meaning "words of the days," which suggests a detailed account of daily events. This book was likely a royal archive that provided a comprehensive history of the northern kingdom. The mention of this book highlights the importance of historical records in understanding the context and consequences of Israel's actions, serving as a reminder of the accountability of leaders before God. It also underscores the biblical theme of divine sovereignty, as God uses human history to accomplish His purposes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zechariah
The king of Israel, son of Jeroboam II, and the last of Jehu's dynasty. His reign was marked by evil in the sight of the Lord, continuing the idolatrous practices of his predecessors.

2. The Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel
A historical record that documented the reigns and acts of the kings of Israel. This book is not part of the biblical canon but served as a source for the biblical authors.

3. Israel
The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often characterized by its departure from the worship of Yahweh and its political instability.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Sinful Leadership
Zechariah's reign is a reminder of the consequences of leading a nation away from God. Leaders are accountable for their actions and the spiritual direction they set for their people.

The Faithfulness of God's Word
God's promise to Jehu was fulfilled exactly as stated, demonstrating His faithfulness and the certainty of His word. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises.

The Importance of Historical Records
The mention of the Book of the Chronicles highlights the value of historical records in understanding God's work through history. It encourages believers to appreciate the biblical account and its historical context.

The Impact of Legacy
Zechariah's short reign and the end of his dynasty illustrate the impact of one's legacy. Believers are encouraged to consider the spiritual legacy they are leaving behind.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to Jehu in Zechariah's reign encourage you to trust in God's promises today?

2. In what ways can the leadership of Zechariah serve as a warning for leaders in the church and community today?

3. How does the historical context of Zechariah's reign help us understand the spiritual state of Israel at that time?

4. What steps can you take to ensure that you are leaving a positive spiritual legacy for future generations?

5. How can the study of historical records, both biblical and extra-biblical, enhance your understanding of God's work in history?
Connections to Other Scriptures
2 Kings 10:30
This verse connects to the promise God made to Jehu, that his descendants would sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation, which was fulfilled with Zechariah.

2 Kings 14:29
Provides context for Zechariah's reign, mentioning his father Jeroboam II and the continuation of the dynasty.

Amos 7:9
Amos prophesied the downfall of the house of Jeroboam, which was fulfilled with Zechariah's assassination.
Sermons
Some Lessons from the History of KingsD. Thomas 2 Kings 15:1-38
Anarchy in IsraelJ. Orr 2 Kings 15:8-22
People
Abel, Ahaz, Amaziah, Amram, Aram, Argob, Arieh, Azaliah, Azariah, David, Elah, Gadi, Gileadites, Hoshea, Jabesh, Jecholiah, Jecoliah, Jehu, Jeroboam, Jerusha, Jotham, Maacah, Menahem, Naphtali, Nebat, Pekah, Pekahiah, Pul, Remaliah, Rezin, Shallum, Tappuah, Tiglathpileser, Tirzah, Uzziah, Zachariah, Zadok, Zechariah
Places
Abel-beth-maacah, Assyria, Damascus, Galilee, Gilead, Hazor, Ibleam, Ijon, Janoah, Jerusalem, Kedesh, Samaria, Syria, Tirzah
Topics
Acts, Annals, Behold, Book, Chronicles, Deeds, History, Kings, Matters, Recorded, Reign, Rest, Written, Zachariah, Zechariah, Zechari'ah, Zechariah's
Dictionary of Bible Themes
2 Kings 15:1-38

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Library
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

Meditations Before Dinner and Supper.
Meditate that hunger is like the sickness called a wolf; which, if thou dost not feed, will devour thee, and eat thee up; and that meat and drink are but as physic, or means which God hath ordained, to relieve and cure this natural infirmity and necessity of man. Use, therefore, to eat and to drink, rather to sustain and refresh the weakness of nature, than to satisfy the sensuality and delights of the flesh. Eat, therefore, to live, but live not to eat. There is no service so base, as for a man …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety

A Living Book
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Symbol of "Asshur", the principal Assyrian idol.] There is only one Book that never grows old. For thousands of years men have been writing books. Most books are forgotten soon after they are written; a few of the best and wisest are remembered for a time. But all at last grow old; new discoveries are made; new ideas arise; the old books are out of date; their usefulness is at an end. Students are the only people who still care to read them. The nations to which the …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making

In Galilee at the Time of Our Lord
"If any one wishes to be rich, let him go north; if he wants to be wise, let him come south." Such was the saying, by which Rabbinical pride distinguished between the material wealth of Galilee and the supremacy in traditional lore claimed for the academies of Judaea proper. Alas, it was not long before Judaea lost even this doubtful distinction, and its colleges wandered northwards, ending at last by the Lake of Gennesaret, and in that very city of Tiberias which at one time had been reputed unclean! …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life

The Prophet Micah.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS. Micah signifies: "Who is like Jehovah;" and by this name, the prophet is consecrated to the incomparable God, just as Hosea was to the helping God, and Nahum to the comforting God. He prophesied, according to the inscription, under Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. We are not, however, entitled, on this account, to dissever his prophecies, and to assign particular discourses to the reign of each of these kings. On the contrary, the entire collection forms only one whole. At …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

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

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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