5 As for the other events of Jehoiakim's reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?

Other Translations of 2 Kings 24:5

King James Version

5 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

English Standard Version

5 Now the rest of the deeds of Jehoiakim and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

The Message

5 The rest of the life and times of Jehoiakim is written in The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah.

New King James Version

5 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

New Living Translation

5 The rest of the events in Jehoiakim's reign and all his deeds are recorded in

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 24:5

Commentary on 2 Kings 24:1-7

(Read 2 Kings 24:1-7)

If Jehoiakim had served the Lord, he had not been servant to Nebuchadnezzar. If he had been content with his servitude, and true to his word, his condition had been no worse; but, rebelling against Babylon, he plunged himself into more trouble. See what need nations have to lament the sins of their fathers, lest they smart for them. Threatenings will be fulfilled as certainly as promises, if the sinner's repentance prevent not.