in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. Not the existing books of Samuel and Kings, but another book, being. collection of matters from them. Referred to in 2Ch 16:11. 2 Chronicles 25:26; 2 Chronicles 27:7. 2Ch 28:26. 2 Chronicles 32:32; 2 Chronicles 35:27; 2 Chronicles 36:8.
Israel. Punctuate and read "Israel: and Judah was carried away", &c.
transgression. defection. Hebrew. ma'al.