# are they not written in the book of the events of the kings of Judah?

This question is used to remind the reader that these things are recorded. See how this phrase is translated in [2 Kings 8:23](../08/22.md). AT: "they are written in the book of the history of the kings of Judah." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# They made a conspiracy against Amaziah in Jerusalem

A conspiracy is a secret plan to do harm to someone or something. AT: "Some people in Jerusalem plotted against Amaziah"

# Lachish

This is a city in southwestern Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# but they sent men after him to Lachish

The men who made the conspiracy sent other men to follow Amaziah to Lachish.