2 Kings 14:28Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and Hamath, which had belonged to Judah, for Israel, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
The setting
Samaria, Israel, ~753 BC. The royal scribes close the official chronicles of Jeroboam II's 41-year reign, the longest in Israel's northern kingdom history.
The emotion here: dutiful completion of royal record-keeping
The original word
gevurah (גְּבוּרָה) — military might and heroic deeds, not just strength
Why it matters
Jeroboam II expanded Israel's borders to their largest extent since Solomon's time
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 14:28
This verse is incomplete in most manuscripts — it cuts off mid-sentence
Common misconceptionPeople assume this is praising Jeroboam II, but it's just a neutral historical record. The chronicler doesn't endorse his spiritual condition — he led Israel into idol worship.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 14:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 14:28 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 royal achievements, military success. Notable phrases: all that he did; how he warred.
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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