2 Chronicles 13:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of 2 Chronicles 13:22
A fuller account of Abijah's reign is preserved in the prophet Iddo's writings.
What Does 2 Chronicles 13:22 Mean?
The narrator directs readers to an external source for fuller details: the story of the prophet Iddo. This is a common formula in Kings and Chronicles, indicating that the biblical text is selective and that more comprehensive historical records existed. Iddo is credited as a prophet, suggesting he had both political and spiritual authority in recording the kingdom's history.
The mention of Abijah's 'ways and sayings' emphasizes that his character and teachings mattered to those recording his reign, not merely his military victories or family expansion. This suggests that the fuller history in Iddo's account may have contained additional spiritual and moral dimensions beyond what Chronicles here summarizes.
2 Chronicles 13:22 in the Original Language
sippur (סִפּוּר) — 'story' or 'narrative account,' referring to a historical record or chronicle, implying these were significant written sources available to the chronicler.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 13:22
What does 2 Chronicles 13:22 mean?
The full account of Abijah's reign is recorded in the writings of the prophet Iddo.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 13:22?
A fuller account of Abijah's reign is preserved in the prophet Iddo's writings.