Douay-Rheims Bible: 3 Kings — Introduction, Chapter Summaries and Notes by Richard Challoner
Chapter 14
SummaryAhias prophesieth the destruction of the family of Jeroboam. He dieth, and is succeeded by his son Nadab. The king of Egypt taketh and pillageth Jerusalem. Roboam dieth and his son Abiam succeedeth.
[14:19] The book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel. . . This book, which is often mentioned in the Book of Kings, is long since lost. Tor as to the books ofParalipomenon, or Chronicles, (which the Hebrews call the words of the days,) they were certainly written after the Book of Kings, since they frequently refer to them.
[14:24] The effeminate. . . Catamites, or men addicted to unnatural lust.