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2 Kings 13:12

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What does 2 Kings 13:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
2 Kings 13:12 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead.
10In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] sixteen years.
11And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah; he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, wherewith he made Israel to sin; but he walked therein.
12Now the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
13And Joash slept with his fathers; and Jeroboam sat upon his throne: and Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.
14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died: and Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over him, and said, My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and the horsemen thereof!
15And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows; and he took unto him bow and arrows.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, etc.] Though none of his acts as yet are recorded, but his sinful ones: and his might; or valiant actions in war with the Syrians, (<121325>2 Kings 13:25), and wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah; of which there is an account in the following chapter: are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? in the history of the transactions of their reigns.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah--(See on Kg2 14:8-14). The usual summary of his life and reign occurs rather early, and is again repeated in the account given of the reign of the king of Judah (Kg2 14:15).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“According to ordinary laws of historical composition, these verses should form the closing paragraph of the present chapter. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“am 3163-3179, bc 841-825 the rest: Kg2 13:14-25, Kg2 14:15, Kg2 14:25 his might: Kg2 14:8-16; Ch2 25:17-24 4 Kings (2 Kings) 13:13”
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