2 Kings 10:34Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
The setting
Israel, ~814 BC. The court historian closes Jehu's 28-year reign with the standard royal formula, referencing lost historical chronicles in Samaria, northern Israel...
The emotion here: tired historian closing another difficult chapter
The original word
sēpher (ספר) — scroll, written record, emphasizing permanent documentation
Why it matters
The 'chronicles of the kings' were separate from Scripture and are now completely lost
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What most readers miss in 2 Kings 10:34
This formula appears 30+ times in Kings, reminding us most history isn't preserved
Common misconceptionThis seems like boring bookkeeping, but it's actually profound - it shows most human achievements fade into obscurity. Only what's recorded in God's book matters eternally.
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Verses that echo 2 Kings 10:34
Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 10:34 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 10:34 comes from the book of 2 Kings, 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, legacy, completion. Notable phrases: the rest of the acts; book of the chronicles.
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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