2 Chronicles 13:22
New International Version
The other events of Abijah’s reign, what he did and what he said, are written in the annotations of the prophet Iddo.

New Living Translation
The rest of the events of Abijah’s reign, including his words and deeds, are recorded in The Commentary of Iddo the Prophet.

English Standard Version
The rest of the acts of Abijah, his ways and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.

Berean Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.

Berean Literal Bible
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.

King James Bible
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.

New King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, his ways, and his sayings are written in the annals of the prophet Iddo.

New American Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways and his words are written in the treatise of Iddo the prophet.

NASB 1995
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways and his words are written in the treatise of the prophet Iddo.

NASB 1977
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways and his words are written in the treatise of the prophet Iddo.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways and his words are written in the treatise of the prophet Iddo.

Amplified Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways and his sayings, are written in the writing of the prophet Iddo.

Berean Annotated Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah (YHWH is my father), along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise (Exposition) of the Prophet Iddo (His witness).

Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the events of Abijah’s reign, along with his ways and his sayings, are written in the Writing of the Prophet Iddo.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the events of Abijah’s reign, along with his ways and his sayings, are written in the Writing of the Prophet Iddo.

American Standard Version
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.

Contemporary English Version
Everything Abijah said and did while he was king is written in the records of Iddo the prophet.

English Revised Version
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everything else about Abijah-how he lived and what he said-is written in the history by the prophet Iddo.

Good News Translation
The rest of the history of Abijah, what he said and what he did, is written in The History of Iddo the Prophet.

International Standard Version
The rest of Abijah's accomplishments, his lifestyle and his memoirs are recorded in the Midrash of the Prophet Iddo.

NET Bible
The rest of the events of Abijah's reign, including his deeds and sayings, are recorded in the writings of the prophet Iddo.

New Heart English Bible
The rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.

World English Bible
The rest of the acts of Abijah, his ways, and his sayings are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the rest of the matters of Abijah, and his ways, and his words, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.

Berean Literal Bible
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.

Young's Literal Translation
and the rest of the matters of Abijah, and his ways, and his words, are written in the 'Inquiry' of the prophet Iddo.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the rest of the words of Abijah, and his ways, and his words, being written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the rest of the acts of Abia, and of his ways and works, are written diligently in the book of Addo the prophet.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the rest of the words of Abijah, and his ways and works, have been written very diligently in the book of Iddo, the prophet.

New American Bible
The rest of the acts of Abijah, his deeds and his words, are recorded in the midrash of the prophet Iddo.

New Revised Standard Version
The rest of the acts of Abijah, his behavior and his deeds, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the rest of the acts of Abijah and his ways, behold, are written in the poems of the prophet Iddo.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rest of the accounts of Abiah and his ways and of his heroism, those are written in the Expositions of Edu the Prophet.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the rest of the acts of Abia, and his deeds, and his sayings, are written in the book of the prophet Addo.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Civil War Against Jeroboam
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
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah,

1 Kings 15:7
As for the rest of the acts of Abijam, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.

1 Kings 14:29
As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, along with all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

2 Chronicles 16:11
Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
along with his ways and his words,

1 Kings 11:41
As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?

2 Chronicles 20:34
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.

2 Chronicles 32:32
As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.

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.

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 Chronicles 26:22
As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning to end, they are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz.
2 Chronicles 24:27
The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of 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 25:26
As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?

2 Chronicles 27:7
As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

2 Chronicles 28:26
As for the rest of the acts of Ahaz and all his ways, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

2 Chronicles 33:18-19
As for the rest of the acts of Manasseh, along with his prayer to his God and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. / His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the Records of the Seers.

2 Chronicles 35:27
his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

2 Chronicles 36:8
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, the abominations he committed, and all that was found against him, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. And his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place.


Treasury of Scripture

And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.

story.

2 Chronicles 9:29
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?

2 Chronicles 12:15
Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.

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2 Chronicles 13
1. Abijah succeeding makes war against Jeroboam
4. he declares the right of his cause
13. Trusting in God, he overcomes Jeroboam
21. The wives and children of Abijah












Now the rest of the acts of Abijah,

Abijah, son of Rehoboam and king of Judah, ruled during the early years of the divided kingdom. His conflict with Jeroboam and Israel was only part of a reign that included further events not preserved in Chronicles.

1Ki 15:7 As for the rest of the acts of Abijam,…
1Ki 14:29 As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam,…
2Ch 16:11 Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end,…

along with his ways and his words,

The record included Abijah’s conduct as king, his decisions, and the words by which he addressed the nation and its enemies.

1Ki 11:41 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did,…
2Ch 20:34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat…
2Ch 32:32 As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah,…

are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.

The prophet Iddo preserved a fuller account of Abijah’s reign, reflecting the role of prophetic records in documenting Judah’s history and spiritual condition.

2Ch 12:15 Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, …
2Ch 9:29 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon,…
2Ch 26:22 As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abijah
The king of Judah who reigned after Rehoboam. His reign is noted for a significant battle against Jeroboam, the king of Israel.

2. Iddo
A prophet whose writings are referenced as a source for the acts and sayings of Abijah. His treatise is not part of the canonical Bible but is mentioned as a historical source.

3. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by the descendants of David, including Abijah.

4. Jeroboam
The king of the northern kingdom of Israel, who opposed Abijah in battle.

5. The Treatise of the Prophet Iddo
A non-canonical work that recorded the deeds and sayings of Abijah, indicating the existence of other historical records outside the biblical text.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Historical Records
The mention of the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo underscores the value of historical documentation. It reminds us of the importance of preserving history and learning from the past.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets like Iddo played a crucial role in recording and interpreting the events of their time. This highlights the importance of spiritual insight and guidance in understanding history.

Legacy and Influence
Abijah's acts and sayings were significant enough to be recorded, suggesting that our actions and words can leave a lasting impact. We should strive to live in a way that honors God and leaves a positive legacy.

The Sovereignty of God
Despite the political and military conflicts of the time, God's sovereignty is evident in the preservation of Judah and the Davidic line. Trust in God's overarching plan is essential.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 13:22?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 13:22 emphasize the importance of documenting God's works?

3. What can we learn from Abijah's reign as recorded in 2 Chronicles 13:22?

4. How does 2 Chronicles 13:22 connect with other biblical records of kings' reigns?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Abijah's reign to modern leadership?

6. Why is it crucial to remember and record God's actions in our lives?

7. What is the significance of Abijah's acts being recorded in 2 Chronicles 13:22?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 13:22 contribute to understanding the reign of Abijah?

9. Why does 2 Chronicles 13:22 emphasize the acts of Abijah?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 13?


(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-der?khav u-debh?rav.

Story.--Midrash. See margin. For the source here referred to, see Introduction, ? 6.

Verse 22 - The story of the Prophet Iddo, If this be the same work as that mentioned in 2 Chronicles 12:15 (see our note there),it is, at any rate, not called by the same title, but by the name well known for memoirs, of Midrash.

2 Chronicles 13:22 signals that Abijah’s life was larger than one chapter: his deeds, character, and speeches mattered, and they were carefully documented by the prophet Iddo. The verse underscores God’s meticulous record-keeping, His concern for both actions and words, and the absolute trustworthiness of the Scripture we have.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for the rest
וְיֶ֙תֶר֙ (wə·ye·ṯer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope

of the acts
דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of Abijah,
אֲבִיָּ֔ה (’ă·ḇî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name

along with his ways
וּדְרָכָ֖יו (ū·ḏə·rā·ḵāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

and his sayings,
וּדְבָרָ֑יו (ū·ḏə·ḇā·rāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

they are written
כְּתוּבִ֕ים (kə·ṯū·ḇîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

in the Treatise
בְּמִדְרַ֖שׁ (bə·miḏ·raš)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4097: An investigation, a treatise, elaborate compilation

of the Prophet
הַנָּבִ֥יא (han·nā·ḇî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

Iddo.
עִדּֽוֹ׃ (‘id·dōw)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5714: Iddo -- 'timely', the name of several Israelites


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OT History: 2 Chronicles 13:22 The rest of the acts of Abijah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)

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