Now the rest of the acts of Joash which he performed, and his might, and how he fought against King Amaziah of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? — the summary formula directs readers to fuller accounts while acknowledging the limited scope of 2 Kings. The phrase "his might" (וְגִבּוֹרוֹתָיו, *ve-gibborotav*) recalls Joash's military prowess, validated by his victory over Amaziah. This formula, repeated for each king, emphasizes that the deuteronomistic history is selective, focusing on theological significance rather than comprehensive documentation.

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