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# first and last

The phrase "first and last" represents the whole time of Solomon's reign. AT: "from the beginning to the end of his reign" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])

# are they not written ... Jeroboam son of Nebat)?

The author uses the question to remind the readers that other people had written about Solomon. It can be expressed in active form AT: "they are written ... Jeroboam son of Nebat.)" or "people have written about them ... Jeroboam son of Nebat)." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# The History of Nathan the Prophet ... The Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite ... The Visions of Iddo the Seer

These are the names of some writings that existed when 2 Chronicles was written, but they do not exist now.

# Ahijah the Shilonite

This is a prophet from Shiloh who predicted that the nation of Israel would be divided into two kingdoms.

# Shilonite

This is the name of a people group from the town of Shiloh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# He slept with his ancestors

This was a polite way to tell about him dying. AT: "He died" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])