2 Chronicles 13:22
2 Chronicles 13:22 in Multiple Translations
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways and his sayings, are recorded in the account of the prophet Iddo.
The rest of what Abijah did—what he said and what he accomplished—is recorded in the history written by Iddo the Prophet.
The rest of the actes of Abiiah and his maners and his sayings are written in the storie of the Prophet Iddo.
and the rest of the matters of Abijah, and his ways, and his words, are written in the 'Inquiry' of the prophet Iddo.
The rest of the acts of Abijah, his ways, and his sayings are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
And the rest of the acts of Abia, and of his ways and works, are written diligently in the book of Addo the prophet.
An account of the other things that Abijah did while he was the king, including what he said and what he did, is in the scroll written by the prophet Iddo.
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2 Chronicles 13:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יֶ֨תֶר֙
דִּבְרֵ֣י
אֲבִיָּ֔ה
וּ/דְרָכָ֖י/ו
וּ/דְבָרָ֑י/ו
כְּתוּבִ֕ים
בְּ/מִדְרַ֖שׁ
הַ/נָּבִ֥יא
עִדּֽוֹ
וְ/יֶ֨תֶר֙
yether
H3499
remainder
Conj | N-ms
דִּבְרֵ֣י
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp
אֲבִיָּ֔ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
Abijah
N-proper
וּ/דְרָכָ֖י/ו
derek
H1870
way
Conj | N-cp | Suff
וּ/דְבָרָ֑י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כְּתוּבִ֕ים
kâthab
H3789
to write
V-Qal-Inf-c
בְּ/מִדְרַ֖שׁ
midrâsh
H4097
story
Prep | N-ms
הַ/נָּבִ֥יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Art | N-ms
עִדּֽוֹ
ʻIddôw
H5714
Iddo
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 13:22
וְ/יֶ֨תֶר֙
yether
H3499
"remainder"
Conj | N-ms
A cord or rope, also meaning excess or remainder, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of leftovers or abundant resources.
Definition: 1) remainder, excess, rest, remnant, excellence 1a) remainder, remnant 1b) remainder, rest, other part 1c) excess 1d) abundantly (adv) 1e) abundance, affluence 1f) superiority, excellency
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with. See also: Genesis 49:3; 2 Kings 15:26; Psalms 11:2.
דִּבְרֵ֣י
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
אֲבִיָּ֔ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
"Abijah"
N-proper
Abijah was the name of several people in the Bible, including a king of Judah and a son of Samuel. The name Abijah means 'Jehovah is my father', showing devotion to God. It is mentioned in books like 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.2; daughter of: Zechariah (H2148C); married to Ahaz (H0271); mother of: Hezekiah (H2396); also called Abijah at 2Ch.29.1; Another name of a.vi (אֲבִי "Abi" H0021) § Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father" 1) king of Judah, son and successor of Rehoboam 2) second son of Samuel 3) son of Jeroboam the first, king of Israel 4) son of Becher, a Benjamite 5) head of a priestly house (one of the 24 Levite groups) 6) head of a priestly house (after the exile) 7) wife of Hezron 8) mother of Hezekiah (cf H021)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Abiah, Abijah. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Nehemiah 12:17.
וּ/דְרָכָ֖י/ו
derek
H1870
"way"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
וּ/דְבָרָ֑י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
כְּתוּבִ֕ים
kâthab
H3789
"to write"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.
Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)
Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.
בְּ/מִדְרַ֖שׁ
midrâsh
H4097
"story"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, midrash refers to a study or story, often used to teach a lesson. It appears in writings like the Talmud and is used to explain scripture. This concept is key to understanding Jewish tradition and scripture.
Definition: 1) study, exposition, midrash, record, story 1a) writings of a didactic nature 1b) midrash-transliteration of the Hebrew word
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: story. See also: 2 Chronicles 13:22; 2 Chronicles 24:27.
הַ/נָּבִ֥יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Art | N-ms
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
עִדּֽוֹ
ʻIddôw
H5714
"Iddo"
N-proper
Iddo was a common name in the Bible, given to five different Israelites, including a prophet's grandfather and a priest during Nehemiah's time. The name means 'His witness' and is mentioned in various books, including Nehemiah and Zechariah. Iddo was an important figure.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 § Iddo = "His witness" 1) father of Abinadab, an officer of Solomon 2) grandfather of the prophet Zechariah 3) a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah 5) a seer in the time of king Jeroboam of the northern kingdom of Israel 6) son of Zechariah, ruler of the tribe of Manasseh in the time of David 7) a chief of the temple slaves who assembled at Casiphia at the time of the 2nd caravan from Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Iddo. Compare H3035 (יִדּוֹ), H3260 (יֶעְדִּי). See also: 1 Kings 4:14; Ezra 6:14; Zechariah 1:7.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 13:22
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:22
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 13:22
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:22
Context — Civil War against Jeroboam
20Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.
21But Abijah grew strong, married fourteen wives, and became the father of twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters.
22Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 9:29 | As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat? |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 12:15 | Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 24:27 | The accounts of the sons of Joash, as well as the many pronouncements about him and about the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place. |
2 Chronicles 13:22 Summary
This verse tells us that the rest of Abijah's story, including what he did and what he said, is written in a book called the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo. This means that Abijah's life and words were important enough to be recorded for future generations, just like the words of other leaders in the Bible, such as King David in 1 Chronicles 29:29 or the prophet Isaiah in 2 Chronicles 32:32. It reminds us that our words and actions have the power to impact others, as seen in Proverbs 18:21. As we strive to live a life pleasing to God, we can look to Abijah's example and remember that our legacy is not just what we do, but also what we say.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo mentioned in 2 Chronicles 13:22?
The Treatise of the Prophet Iddo is likely a historical document or record written by the prophet Iddo, which contained information about the acts, ways, and words of Abijah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 13:22, similar to how the acts of Solomon are recorded in 1 Kings 11:41 and the acts of Jehoshaphat are recorded in 2 Chronicles 20:34.
Why did the author of 2 Chronicles not include more details about Abijah's life and reign?
The author of 2 Chronicles may have chosen not to include more details about Abijah's life and reign because the focus of the book is on the spiritual history of Judah, as seen in 2 Chronicles 13:10-12, and the most important aspects of Abijah's life were already recorded in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo, similar to how the prophet Isaiah wrote about the events of King Hezekiah's reign in 2 Chronicles 32:32.
Is the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo still available today?
Unfortunately, the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo is no longer available today, as it was likely a historical document that has been lost over time, similar to the Book of Jashar mentioned in Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18.
What can we learn from the fact that Abijah's words are recorded in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo?
The fact that Abijah's words are recorded in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo highlights the importance of a leader's words and teachings, as seen in Proverbs 18:21, and reminds us that our words have the power to build up or tear down, as mentioned in Ephesians 4:29.
Reflection Questions
- What does the fact that Abijah's acts, ways, and words are recorded in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo reveal about the importance of a leader's legacy?
- How can I ensure that my own words and actions are pleasing to God, as Abijah's were recorded for posterity?
- What role do you think the prophet Iddo played in Abijah's life, and how can I apply the lessons of their relationship to my own life?
- In what ways can I use my own words and actions to build up and encourage others, as Abijah's words were recorded for their impact?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 13:22
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings,.... Not only his warlike actions, and his course of life, but some remarkable sayings of his, he being a man of wisdom and
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:22
2 Chronicles 13:22 And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, [are] written in the story of the prophet Iddo.Ver. 22. And his ways.] Which were not good. Prodit se libidinosum fuisse; by his many wives he appeareth to have been libidinous, as was also his father. And his sayings.] His oration, which is very artificial, and other apophthegms, as being Solomon’ s grandchild, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:22
(22) And his ways and his sayings.—Or works. The same word has just been rendered acts. There is an alliteration in the Hebrew, u-derâkhav u-debhârav.Story.—Midrash. See margin. For the source here referred to, see Introduction, § 6.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:22
Verse 22. Written in the story] במדרש bemidrash, "in the commentary;" this, as far as I recollect, is the first place where a midrash or commentary is mentioned. The margin is right. His ways, and his sayings] The commentary of the prophet Iddo is lost. What his sayings were we cannot tell; but from the specimen in this chapter, he appears to have been a very able speaker, and one who knew well how to make the best use of his argument.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 13:22
22. in the story] R.V. in the commentary, Heb. midrash. See Introduction, § 5. Iddo] See note on 2 Chronicles 9:29.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 13:22
22. The story of the prophet Iddo — Rather, the midrash, or commentary of the prophet Iddo.