And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

2 KINGS 15:6KJV
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2 Kings 15:6 (KJV)

What does 2 Kings 15:6 mean?

2 Kings 15:6 says that the rest of King Azariah’s deeds and accomplishments are recorded in another historical source called “the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah.” This verse tells the reader that the biblical account does not include everything Azariah did, but more details can be found elsewhere.

The verse is part of a summary statement often used in the books of Kings. The narrator is wrapping up the story of Azariah (also known as Uzziah), king of Judah, by pointing to an official record for more information. This was a common way to end a king’s story, showing that the Bible is giving a brief account and that fuller records existed at the time.

The Hebrew behind 2 Kings 15:6

  • “rest” (יֶתֶר, yether): This word means “what remains” or “the remainder.” Here, it refers to all the other things Azariah did that are not included in the biblical summary.
  • “acts” (דָּבָר, davar): While often meaning “word” or “thing,” in this context it refers to Azariah’s deeds or actions, emphasizing that the record includes more than just major events.
  • “written” (כָּתַב, kathav): This word means “to write.” The verse uses it to point to an official, written record, not just oral tradition.
  • “book” (סֵפֶר, sefer): This word means “scroll” or “book,” referring to a physical document where the history of the kings was kept.

Why 2 Kings 15:6 matters

  • The verse clarifies that the biblical account is selective and not exhaustive, pointing readers to other historical records for a fuller story.
  • It highlights the practice of keeping official annals or chronicles in ancient Judah, showing that the Bible interacts with other sources of history.
  • By mentioning “the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah,” the verse connects Azariah’s reign to the broader history of the kingdom and its rulers.

Where else these words appear

“Azariah” Hebrew H5838 · used in 44 verses

  • 1 Kings 4:2 And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,
  • 1 Chronicles 6:10 And Johanan begat Azariah,(he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)
  • 2 Chronicles 31:10 And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.

“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.