2 Chronicles 24:27
“Now concerning his sons, the greatness of the burdens laid on him, and the rebuilding of God’s house, behold, they are written in the commentary of the book of the kings. Amaziah his son reigned in his place.”
What does 2 Chronicles 24:27 mean?
This verse wraps up the account of King Joash's reign by directing readers to a more detailed historical record. The writer is saying that if you want the full story of Joash's life, his struggles, and his work restoring the temple, those details exist elsewhere in the royal chronicles. Then it simply notes that his son Amaziah took the throne next, which was the normal succession of power in Judah. The mention of "burdens laid on him" hints at the pressures Joash faced during his reign, including conflict with the priest Jehoiada and later challenges to his authority. Rather than expand on those difficulties here, the writer points readers to the fuller account, the way an ancient text might say "see the references for more information."