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2 Chronicles 20:34

2 Chronicles 20:34
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel,.... Meaning, not after the invasion of the Moabites, &c. and the slaughter of them, but after Jehoshaphat…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Who is mentioned ... - Words which are now generally thought to mean “whose work was inserted into the Book of the Kings.” Of Israel - “Israel” is probably used here inexactly for “Judah” (compare 2Ch…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In the book of Jehu - This is totally lost, though it is evident that it was in being when the books of Chronicles were written.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 20:31-37

We are now drawing towards the close of the history of Jehoshaphat's reign, for a further account of which those who lived when this book was published were referred to an authentic history of it,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

in the book of Jehu R.V. in the history of Jehu.

Jehu See 2Ch 19:2 (note).

who is mentioned R.V. which is inserted. Chronicles of particular reigns were joined together to form one continuous…