2 Chronicles 35:27and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~609 BC. The Chronicler is closing the record of King Josiah's 31-year reign, referencing the official court records that documented every royal act in ancient Israel.
The emotion here: reverent respect for a completed life well-lived
The original word
ma'aseh (מַעֲשֶׂה) — deeds, works, accomplishments that leave a lasting impact
Why it matters
Ancient Near Eastern kings kept detailed annals of their reigns, and Israel's 'Book of the Kings' was likely the official court chronicle
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 35:27
This verse implies Josiah's life was so significant it required TWO separate record books to contain it all
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just bureaucratic record-keeping, but it's actually the highest honor—your life was so impactful it required permanent documentation in multiple sources.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 35:27
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 35:27 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 35:27 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include historical record. Notable phrases: written in the book.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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