2 Kings 15:26

Verse

As for the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, along with all his accomplishments, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

Now the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all he did, are recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the rest of the acts of Phaceia, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

Free Bible Version

The rest of what happened in Pekahiah's reign and all he did are recorded in the Book of Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Concerning the rest of the actes of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the booke of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Translation for Translators

Everything else that Pekahiah did is written in the scroll called ‘The History of the Kings of Israel’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the other matters concerning Pekahiah, all that he did, they are written in the book of the events of the kings of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

World English Bible

Now the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

And the rest of the matters of Pekahiah, and all that he did, lo, they are written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Context

Pekahiah Reigns in Israel

²⁵Then his officer, Pekah son of Remaliah, conspired against him along with Argob, Arieh, and fifty men of Gilead. And at the citadel of the king’s palace in Samaria, Pekah struck down and killed Pekahiah and reigned in his place.²⁶As for the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, along with all his accomplishments, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

Summary

This verse recounts the reign of King Menahem over Israel, highlighting his evil deeds that led to the oppression of his people. Despite his wickedness, Menahem ruled for ten years before his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king. The verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience to God's commands and the impact of sinful leadership on a nation. It underscores the importance of righteous governance and the need for leaders to follow God's ways to ensure the well-being of their people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Of which mention is often made by the inspired historians; some of Jotham's other acts are recorded in the canonical book of Chronicles, Ch2 27:1. . 2 Kings 15:37 kg2 15:37 kg2 15:37 kg2 15:37In those days,.... At the end of the days of Jotham, or after his death, things might be in design, and preparations made before, but nothing of what follows came to pass in his life, but in the times of his son: the Lord began to send against Judah Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah: to make war with them as a scourge to Ahaz for his sins; of which is in the following chapter.

2 Kings 15:26

Pekahiah Reigns in Israel

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Berean Standard Bible

As for the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, along with all his accomplishments, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

Now the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all he did, are recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the rest of the acts of Phaceia, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

Free Bible Version

The rest of what happened in Pekahiah's reign and all he did are recorded in the Book of Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Concerning the rest of the actes of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the booke of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Translation for Translators

Everything else that Pekahiah did is written in the scroll called ‘The History of the Kings of Israel’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the other matters concerning Pekahiah, all that he did, they are written in the book of the events of the kings of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

World English Bible

Now the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

And the rest of the matters of Pekahiah, and all that he did, lo, they are written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel.