Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, his ways, and his sayings are written in the annals of the prophet Iddo.
Parallel translations
- WEB The rest of the acts of Abijah, his ways, and his sayings are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.
- KJV And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
- BSB Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.
- NASB Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways and his words are written in the treatise of Iddo the prophet.
- NLT The rest of the events of Abijah’s reign, including his words and deeds, are recorded in The Commentary of Iddo the Prophet.
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Quick answer
A closing note that Abijah's full reign was recorded in the writings of the prophet Iddo. It reminds us his story is part of a larger, documented account.
Overview
The Chronicler concludes Abijah's reign by citing the prophet Iddo's commentary as his source, a common pattern showing these histories rest on earlier records. Mentioning Abijah's 'ways and sayings' hints at a fuller life than the brief narrative gives. Such source-citations underline that Scripture's account of Judah's kings is grounded in real history, the very history into which Christ, son of David, would later be born.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 2 Chr 9:29Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, aren’t they written in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer concerning Jeroboam the son of Nebat?
- 2 Chr 12:15Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, aren’t they written in the histories of Shemaiah the prophet and of Iddo the seer, in the genealogies? There were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.
- 2 Chr 24:27Now 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.
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