2 Kings 15:31

Verse

As for the rest of the acts of Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, and all he did, are recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But the rest of the acts of Phaces, 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 Pekah'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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah did is written in the scroll called ‘The History of the Kings of Israel’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the other matters concerning Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, and all that he did, lo, they are written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Context

Pekah Reigns in Israel

³⁰Then Hoshea son of Elah led a conspiracy against Pekah son of Remaliah. In the twentieth year of Jotham son of Uzziah, Hoshea attacked Pekah, killed him, and reigned in his place.³¹As for the rest of the acts of Pekah, along with all his accomplishments, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

Summary

This verse describes the reign of King Pekah in Israel, who did evil in the sight of the Lord. Pekah's reign was marked by political instability and turmoil, as he came to power through violence and conspiracy. His reign ultimately ended in assassination by Hoshea, reflecting the consequences of disobedience and unfaithfulness to God. The verse serves as a reminder of the importance of righteous leadership and the repercussions of turning away from God's ways.

Commentary

2 Kings 15:31

Pekah Reigns in Israel

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Berean Standard Bible

As for the rest of the acts of Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, and all he did, are recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But the rest of the acts of Phaces, 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 Pekah'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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah did is written in the scroll called ‘The History of the Kings of Israel’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the other matters concerning Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, 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 Pekah, and all that he did, lo, they are written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel.