Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

2 KINGS 14:15KJV
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2 Kings 14:15 (KJV)

What does 2 Kings 14:15 mean?

2 Kings 14:15 says that the rest of the deeds and accomplishments of Jehoash, king of Israel—including his strength and his conflict with Amaziah, king of Judah—are recorded in another historical book called the chronicles of the kings of Israel. This verse points readers to another source for more details about Jehoash’s reign.

This verse comes near the end of a section summarizing Jehoash’s rule. The writer is wrapping up Jehoash’s story by noting that not everything about his reign is included here, but fuller records exist elsewhere. The verse also highlights Jehoash’s military actions, especially his fight with Amaziah, as important parts of his legacy.

The Hebrew behind 2 Kings 14:15

  • "rest" (יֶתֶר, yether): This word means "the remainder" or "what is left." Here, it signals that the account in Kings is not exhaustive and that more about Jehoash can be found elsewhere.
  • "acts" (דָּבָר, davar): Often translated as "words" or "matters," this word refers to Jehoash’s deeds or events during his reign, not just spoken words.
  • "might" (גְּבוּרָה, gevurah): This word means "strength" or "power." The verse draws attention to Jehoash’s notable achievements and military prowess.
  • "chronicles" (דָּבָר, davar + יָמִים, yamim): The phrase here points to official records or annals, not the biblical book of Chronicles, but a separate historical record of Israel’s kings.

Why 2 Kings 14:15 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the biblical account is selective and that more detailed records about Israel’s kings existed at the time.
  • The mention of Jehoash’s "might" and his battle with Amaziah emphasizes that his military actions were significant in his reign and in Israel’s history.
  • By pointing to the "book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel," the verse connects this summary to a broader tradition of royal records, showing that the biblical narrative is part of a larger historical context.

Where else these words appear

“Jehoash” Hebrew H3060 · used in 16 verses

  • 2 Kings 11:21 Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.
  • 2 Kings 12:7 Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the other priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? now therefore receive no more money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.
  • 2 Kings 14:9 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

“Amaziah” Hebrew H558 · used in 39 verses

  • 2 Kings 12:21 For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 15:3 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;
  • 2 Chronicles 25:17 Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.

“might” Hebrew H1369 · used in 61 verses

  • Exodus 32:18 And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome: but the noise of them that sing do I hear.
  • Job 26:14 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
  • Proverbs 8:14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

“rest” Hebrew H3499 · used in 95 verses

  • Genesis 49:3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
  • 1 Kings 22:39 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
  • 2 Chronicles 28:26 Now the rest of his acts and of all his ways, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.