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2 Chronicles 13:22 — Word Study

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WLCוְיֶ֙תֶר֙ דִּבְרֵ֣י אֲבִיָּ֔ה וּדְרָכָ֖יו וּדְבָרָ֑יו כְּתוּבִ֕ים בְּמִדְרַ֖שׁ הַנָּבִ֥יא עִדּֽוֹ׃

BSANow the restyether [remainder, excess] of the actsdâbâr [deeds, accomplishments] of AbijahʼĂbîyâh [a king of Judah] along with his waysderek [manner of life, path] and his wordsdâbâr [sayings, teachings] [are] writtenkâthab [recorded, inscribed] in the Treatisemidrâsh [story, commentary, midrash] of the Prophetnâbîyʼ [spokesperson for God] IddoʻIddôw [a prophet and historian]

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2 Chronicles 13:22quick helps
In a sentenceThe verse summarizes the remaining actions and teachings of King Abijah as recorded by the prophet Iddo.
Who is speakingThe chronicler, documenting the history of Judah's kings.
Where we areThis verse concludes the account of Abijah's reign and actions.
The hard wordמִדְרַשׁ
Take awayAbijah's story is preserved in a prophetic commentary.
6 commentators on this verse Gill, Trapp, Ellicott, AdamClarke & more — read them › clause verbכָּתַב The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — 2 Chronicles 13:22

Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.

Context — The Reign of Abijahgenerated

19Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages.
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.

2 Chronicles 13:22 provides a summary of the reign of Abijah, a king of Judah. It highlights his actions, ways, and words, which are documented in the writings of the prophet Iddo. This verse serves as a conclusion to Abijah's narrative, emphasizing the significance of his reign and the prophetic insights provided by Iddo, much like other historical accounts found in the Chronicles.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
12 Chronicles 9:29As 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?
22 Chronicles 12:15Now 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.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word יֶ֫תֶר, ve.Ye.tergenerated

The word יֶ֫תֶר (*yether*) is a noun meaning 'remainder' or 'excess.' It is derived from a root that means 'to remain,' and can refer to both a surplus and a physical string. In this context, it indicates the additional acts of Abijah that are recorded.

This term appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, often in contexts where something is left over or additional, reinforcing the idea that there is more to Abijah's story than what has already been recounted.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb of the verse is כְּתוּבִ֕ים, are written, which governs the entire structure. It is supported by several noun phrases that describe what is being recorded: the acts of Abijah, his ways, and his words.

The Hebrew sentence structure emphasizes the completeness of the record, with the verb placed prominently, followed by the subjects that elaborate on the content of the writing.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

In the Septuagint, the Hebrew term יֶ֫תֶר is rendered as λοιποὶ, which also means 'the rest.' This choice maintains the sense of additional content while aligning with the Greek linguistic style.

The translation of מִדְרַשׁ as βιβλίῳ, meaning 'book' or 'record,' indicates a focus on the written nature of the account, emphasizing its role as a historical document.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

2 Chronicles 13:22 summarizes the remaining acts of King Abijah, including his ways and words, which are documented in the writings of the prophet Iddo. This verse serves as a conclusion to Abijah's story, emphasizing the importance of his reign and the prophetic insights provided.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean that the acts of Abijah are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo?

It means that the additional details about Abijah's reign, including his actions and teachings, are recorded in a historical document attributed to the prophet Iddo.

Who was Iddo?

Iddo was a prophet and historian who documented the events of Abijah's reign, providing insight into the history of Judah.

Why is it important to note the rest of Abijah's acts?

Highlighting the rest of Abijah's acts shows that his reign had significant events and teachings that contributed to the history of Judah, which are preserved for future generations.

What does the term 'midrash' imply in this context?

The term 'midrash' refers to a study or commentary, indicating that Iddo's writings may include interpretations or teachings derived from the events of Abijah's reign.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. What can we learn from the actions and words of Abijah that apply to our lives today?
  2. How does the documentation of Abijah's reign by Iddo help us understand the history of Judah?
  3. In what ways do the teachings of prophets like Iddo influence our understanding of scripture?
  4. How can we apply the concept of 'midrash' in our own study of the Bible?

Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on 2 Chronicles 13:22 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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.

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(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.

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

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.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

22. in the story] R.V. in the commentary, Heb. midrash. See Introduction, § 5. Iddo] See note on 2 Chronicles 9:29.

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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

22. The story of the prophet Iddo — Rather, the midrash, or commentary of the prophet Iddo.

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The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company

Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.

Modern formal

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

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

WEBWorld English Bible2000

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

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

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

NETBNew English Translation2006

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

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

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

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

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

RVARevised Version, American1894

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

NWBWebster's Bible1833

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

GNVGeneva Bible1599

The rest of the actes of Abiiah and his maners and his sayings are written in the storie of the Prophet Iddo.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

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

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

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

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

and the rest of the matters of Abijah, and his ways, and his words, are written in the commentary of the prophet Iddo.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

And the rest of the acts of Abiyah, and his ways, and his speeches, are written in the writing of the prophet 'Iddo.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

The rest of Abijah's deeds, his behavior, and words are written in the history of the prophet Iddo.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

And the rest of the acts of Abia, and of his ways and works, are written diligently in the book of Addo the prophet.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

The rest of what Abijah did—what he said and what he accomplished—is recorded in the history written by Iddo the Prophet.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

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

Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.


The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank

This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.

וְandclausenoun phrase · subjectnoun phraseיֶ֨תֶר֙the.restnoun phraseדִּבְרֵ֣יof.the.mattersאֲבִיָּ֔הof.Abijahוּandnoun phraseדְרָכָ֖יwaysוhisוּandnoun phraseדְבָרָ֑יwordsוhisverbכְּתוּבִ֕ים[are].writtenprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְּinnoun phraseמִדְרַ֖שׁthe.recordnoun phrasenoun phraseהַofנָּבִ֥יאthe.prophetעִדּֽוֹIddo

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording for this verse, with a complete match of nine out of nine words. This consistency underscores the reliability of the account as preserved through different textual traditions.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וְיֶ֙תֶר֙ דִּבְרֵ֣י אֲבִיָּ֔ה וּדְרָכָ֖יו וּדְבָרָ֑יו כְּתוּבִ֕ים בְּמִדְרַ֖שׁ הַנָּבִ֥יא עִדּֽוֹ׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
וְיֶ֙תֶר֙λοιποὶדִּבְרֵ֣יλόγοιאֲבִיָּ֔הαβιαוּדְרָכָ֖יוαὐτοῦוּדְבָרָ֑יוαὐτοῦכְּתוּבִ֕יםγεγραμμένοιבְּמִדְרַ֖שׁβιβλίῳהַנָּבִ֥יאπροφήτουעִדּֽוֹ׃αδδω

9 of the 9 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.

Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.


The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with

This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.

2 Chronicles 13:22יֶ֫תֶרand [the] rand [the] rest יֶ֫תֶרדָּבָר[the] matte[the] matters oדָּבָראֲבִיָּ֫הוּAbijahAbijahאֲבִיָּ֫הוּדֶּ֫רֶךְand ways hiand ways hisדֶּ֫רֶךְדָּבָרand words hand words hisדָּבָרכָּתַב[are] writt[are] writtenכָּתַבמִדְרָשׁin [the] rein [the] recordמִדְרָשׁנָבִיאthe prophetthe prophetנָבִיאעִדּוֹIddoIddoעִדּוֹדָבַרto speak: to speak: speakדָבַריָתַרto remainto remainיָתַראָבfatherfatherאָבדָּרַךְto treadto treadדָּרַךְדָּרַשׁto seekto seekדָּרַשׁנָבָאto prophesto prophesyנָבָאעָדָהto advanceto advanceעָדָהסֵ֫פֶרscroll: doscroll: documenסֵ֫פֶריֶ֫תֶרremainderremainderיֶ֫תֶרסָגָןrulerrulerסָגָןאַרְבֶּהlocustlocustאַרְבֶּהיָֽרָבְעָםJeroboamJeroboamיָֽרָבְעָםרְחַבְעָםRehoboamRehoboamרְחַבְעָםפָּנָהCorner (GaCorner (Gate)פָּנָהצָפוֹןZaphonZaphonצָפוֹןלוּחַtablettabletלוּחַנָתָןNathanNathanנָתָןחֲנַנְיָ֫הוּHananiahHananiahחֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in 2 Chronicles 13:22

One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.

Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
וְיֶ֙תֶר֙ve.Ye.ter and [the] rest of H3499 Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct
102× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A cord or rope, also meaning excess or remainder, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of leftovers or abundant resources.
Amplified meaning
remainder, excess
Tyndale gloss
remainder
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word יֶ֫תֶר (*yether*) encompasses meanings related to remainder, excess, and excellence, as well as a small cord. It is derived from a root meaning 'to remain' and can refer to both a surplus or remnant and a physical string. The entries consistently highlight its dual meanings without significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יֶ֫תֶר 94 n.m. remainder, excellence, excess

base

יֶ֫תֶר n.m. cord (prop. as hanging over or down)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3499a יֶ֫תֶר remainder, excellence, excess H3499b יֶ֫תֶר cord

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3499 yether yeh'-ther

from 3498; properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an

excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging

free):--+ abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what

they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue,

rest, string, with.

see HEBREW for 03498

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יֶ֫תֶר (ye.ter) — remainder.

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

יֶ֫תֶר (ye.ter) — cord.

cord

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct
HC/Ncmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ov:

(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
דִּבְרֵ֣יdiv.Rei [the] matters of H1697 Noun common · masculine plural construct
1,442× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
deeds, accomplishments
Tyndale gloss
Chronicles
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דָּבָר (dabar) means 'word' or 'speech' and encompasses a range of meanings including discourse, saying, and matter. It can refer to anything spoken or a topic of discussion, extending to concepts like business or affairs. The entries consistently highlight its use in various contexts, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicographers.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דָּבָר 1439 n.m. speech, word

sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken

sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse

sg. a word, words

sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1697 דָּבָר speech, word . sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken

. sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse

. sg. a word, words

. sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1697 dabar daw-baw'

from 1696; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or

thing; adverbially, a cause:--act, advice, affair, answer, X

any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case,

cause, certain rate, + chronicles, commandment, X

commune(-ication), + concern(-ing), + confer, counsel, +

dearth, decree, deed, X disease, due, duty, effect, +

eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-)ness, + glory, + harm, hurt,

+ iniquity, + judgment, language, + lying, manner, matter,

message, (no) thing, oracle, X ought, X parts, + pertaining, +

please, portion, + power, promise, provision, purpose,

question, rate, reason, report, request, X (as hast) said,

sake, saying, sentence, + sign, + so, some (uncleanness),

somewhat to say, + song, speech, X spoken, talk, task, + that,

X there done, thing (concerning), thought, + thus, tidings,

what(-soever), + wherewith, which, word, work.

see HEBREW for 01696

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דָּבָר (da.var) — word.

: word/speech/command

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: speaking.

: speaking

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: thing.

: thing/matter

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: promised.

: promised/duty

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: deed.

: deed

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural construct
HNcmpc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ov:

(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
אֲבִיָּ֔ה'a.vi.Yah Abijah H29 Noun proper masculine
25× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
a king of Judah
Tyndale gloss
Abijah
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The Hebrew word אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ (*Abiyah*) means 'father of Jah' and is associated with several figures in the Old Testament. It refers to a king of Judah, the second son of Samuel, and others, including a woman and a man from the tribe of Benjamin. The name is linked to the meaning 'Jehovah is (my) father'.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ n.pr.m. & f. (Yah(u) is (my) father)—so † 2 Ch 13:20, 21 = אֲבִיָּם † 1 K 14:31 15:1, 7, 7, 8 (𝔊 Ἀβιου, Ἀβια); = אֲבִי † 2 K 18:2 (𝔊 Ἀβου, Ἀβουθ); = אֲבִיָּה 1 S 8:2 22 t.—

king of Judah, son & successor of Rehoboam

2nd son of Samuel

son of Jerob.

son of Becher, a Benjamite

head of a priestly house

id.

wife of Hezron

mother of Hezekiah

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H29 אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

29 'Abiyah ab-ee-yaw'

or prolonged Abiyahuw {ab-ee-yaw'-hoo}; from 1 and 3050;

father (i.e. worshipper) of Jah; Abijah, the name of several

Israelite men and two Israelitesses:--Abiah, Abijah.

see HEBREW for 01

see HEBREW for 03050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֲבִיָּה (a.viy.yah) — Abijah.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.8.2;

son of: Samuel (H8050);

brother of: Joel (H3100)

§ Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father"

second son of Samuel

אֲבִיָּה (a.viy.yah) — Abijah.

A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.14.1;

son of: Jeroboam (H3379);

brother of: Nadab (H5070H)

§ 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)

אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ, אֲבִיָּה (a.viy.yah) — Abijah.

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a-bi'-ja ('abhiyah or 'abhiyahu (2Ch 13:20,21), "my father is Yahweh," or "Yahweh is father"): The name of six or more men and two women in the Old Testament.

(1) The seventh son of Becher the son of Benjamin (1Ch 7:8).

(2) The second son of the prophet Samuel (1Sa 8:2; 1Ch 6:28 (6:13)).

(3) The eighth among "the holy captains and captains of God" appointed by lot by David in connection with the priestly courses (1Ch 24:10). Compare "Zacharias of the course of Abijah" (Lu 1:5).

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Abijah

Father (i.e., “possessor or worshipper”) of Jehovah. (1.) 1 Chr. 7:8. (2.) 1 Chr. 2:24.

(3.) The second son of Samuel (1 Sam. 8:2; 1 Chr. 6:28). His conduct, along with that of his brother, as a judge in Beer-sheba, to which office his father had appointed him, led to popular discontent, and ultimately provoked the people to demand a royal form of government.

(4.) A descendant of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, a chief of one of the twenty-four orders into which the priesthood was divided by David (1 Chr. 24:10). The order of Abijah was one of those which did not return from the Captivity (

1. Called, in Lu 1:5, Abia; founder of a family among the posterity of Aaron. When David divided the priests into twenty-four courses, to perform the temple-service, in turn, the eighth class was called after him, 1Ch 24:10. To this class of course Zacharias belonged.

2. Son of Jeroboam, the first king of Israel. He died young, and much beloved and lamented, for in him there was found some good thing towards the Lord, 1Ki 14:1-18

3. Son of Rehoboam, the first king of Judah; called in, 1Ki 22:53, Abijam. He came to the throne A.M. 3046, and reigned only three years. In war with Jeroboam he gained a signal victory, 2Ch…

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
וּדְרָכָ֖יוu.de.ra.Khav and ways his H1870 Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
708× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
manner of life, path
Tyndale gloss
way: road
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דֶּ֫רֶךְ (derek) means way, road, or journey, and can refer to both literal paths and figurative courses of life or actions. It encompasses various aspects such as direction, manner, and moral character, often highlighting the nature of one's conduct. The term is used in both positive and negative contexts, reflecting the moral implications of one's path.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m. way, road, distance, journey, manner

way, road, path

journey

of direction, almost or quite = toward

way, manner

fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings

of moral action and character

of duty

specif.: in good sense

oftener in bad sense

way of י׳

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1870 דֶּ֫רֶךְ way, road, distance, journey, manner . way, road, path

. journey

. of direction, almost or quite = toward

. way, manner

. fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings

. . of moral action and character

. of duty

. specif.: in good sense

. oftener in bad sense

. way of י׳

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1870 derek deh'-rek

from 1869; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of

life or mode of action, often adverb:--along, away, because

of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner,

passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side),

whither(-soever).

see HEBREW for 01869

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: conduct.

: conduct/lifestyle

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.)

דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — Way.

This name means way, road

דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — (King's) Highway.

This name means way, road

Combined with me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "King's" H4428I)

דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: direction.

: direction

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.)

דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: road.

: 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.)

דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: journey.

: journey

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hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
וּדְבָרָ֑יוu.de.va.Rav and words his H1697 Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
1,442× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
sayings, teachings
Tyndale gloss
Chronicles
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דָּבָר (dabar) means 'word' or 'speech' and encompasses a range of meanings including discourse, saying, and matter. It can refer to anything spoken or a topic of discussion, extending to concepts like business or affairs. The entries consistently highlight its use in various contexts, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicographers.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דָּבָר 1439 n.m. speech, word

sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken

sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse

sg. a word, words

sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1697 דָּבָר speech, word . sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken

. sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse

. sg. a word, words

. sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1697 dabar daw-baw'

from 1696; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or

thing; adverbially, a cause:--act, advice, affair, answer, X

any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case,

cause, certain rate, + chronicles, commandment, X

commune(-ication), + concern(-ing), + confer, counsel, +

dearth, decree, deed, X disease, due, duty, effect, +

eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-)ness, + glory, + harm, hurt,

+ iniquity, + judgment, language, + lying, manner, matter,

message, (no) thing, oracle, X ought, X parts, + pertaining, +

please, portion, + power, promise, provision, purpose,

question, rate, reason, report, request, X (as hast) said,

sake, saying, sentence, + sign, + so, some (uncleanness),

somewhat to say, + song, speech, X spoken, talk, task, + that,

X there done, thing (concerning), thought, + thus, tidings,

what(-soever), + wherewith, which, word, work.

see HEBREW for 01696

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דָּבָר (da.var) — word.

: word/speech/command

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: speaking.

: speaking

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: thing.

: thing/matter

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: promised.

: promised/duty

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

דָּבָר (da.var) — word: deed.

: deed

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hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
כְּתוּבִ֕יםke.tu.Vim [are] written H3789 Verb · Qal · participle (passive) masculine plural
224× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
recorded, inscribed
Tyndale gloss
to write
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The Hebrew word כָּתַב (*kathab*) means 'to write' and encompasses various forms of writing, including recording, enrolling, and decreeing. It can also refer to something being written or recorded. The entries indicate that it is a primitive root with frequent usage in different contexts.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כָּתַב 223 vb. write

Qal

write

= write down, describe in writing

= register, enroll

= decree

Niph.

be written

= be written down, recorded

Pi. frequent.

base

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H3789 כָּתַב write .. write

. = write down, describe in writing

. = register, enroll

. = decree

. . be written

. = be written down, recorded

. frequent.

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3789 kathab kaw-thab'

a primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write

(describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe):--describe, record,

prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כָּתַב (ka.tav) — to write.

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)

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and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
בְּמִדְרַ֖שׁbe.mid.Rash in [the] record of H4097 Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
2× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
story, commentary, midrash
Tyndale gloss
story
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מִדְרָשׁ (midrash) refers to a study or exposition, often associated with a narrative or story. It implies an investigation or an elaborate compilation of writings, particularly those of a didactic nature. The term is derived from a root meaning 'to investigate' and is used in contexts related to interpretation and teaching.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[מִדְרָשׁ] n.[m.] study, exposition, midrash

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4097 מִדְרָשׁ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4097 midrash mid-rawsh'

from 1875; properly, an investigation, i.e. (by implication)

a treatise or elaborate compilation:--story.

see HEBREW for 01875

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִדְרָשׁ (mid.rash) — story.

1) study, exposition, midrash, record, story

1a) writings of a didactic nature

1b) midrash-transliteration of the Hebrew word

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ov:

(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
הַנָּבִ֥יאha.na.Vi' the prophet H5030 Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute
315× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
spokesperson for God
Tyndale gloss
prophet
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נָבִיא (nabiy') refers to a prophet or an inspired speaker, covering genuine, false, and heathen prophets. It is derived from the root meaning to bubble forth, indicating a connection to prophecy. The term appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, highlighting its significance in both true and false prophetic roles.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

נָבִיא 306 n.m. spokesman, speaker, prophet

genuine prophet of י׳

false prophets

heathen prophets

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5030 נָבִיא spokesman, speaker, prophet

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5030 nabiy' naw-bee'

from 5012; a prophet or (generally) inspired man:--prophecy,

that prophesy, prophet.

see HEBREW for 05012

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

נָבִיא (na.vi) — prophet.

1) spokesman, speaker, prophet

1a) prophet

1b) false prophet

1c) heathen prophet

Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)

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Prophet

(Heb. nabi, from a root meaning “to bubble forth, as from a fountain,” hence “to utter”, comp. Ps. 45:1). This Hebrew word is the first and the most generally used for a prophet. In the time of Samuel another word, ro’eh, “seer”, began to be used (1 Sam. 9:9). It occurs seven times in reference to Samuel. Afterwards another word, hozeh, “seer” (2 Sam. 24:11), was employed. In 1 Ch. 29:29 all these three words are used: “Samuel the seer (ro’eh), Nathan the prophet (nabi’), Gad the seer” (hozeh). In Josh. 13:22 Balaam is called (Heb.) a kosem “diviner,” a word used only of a false…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

The ordinary Hebrew word for prophet is nabi , derived from a verb signifying "to bubble forth" like a fountain; hence the word means one who announces or pours forth the declarations of God. The English word comes from the Greek prophetes (profetes), which signifies in classical Greek one who speaks for another , especially one who speaks for a god , and so interprets his will to man; hence its essential meaning is "an interpreter." The use of the word in its modern sense as "one who predicts" is post-classical. The larger sense of interpretation has not, however, been lost. In fact the English word ways been used in a closer sense. The different meanings or shades of meanings in which the abstract noun is employed in Scripture have been drawn out by Locke as follows: "Prophecy comprehends three things: prediction; singing by the dictate of the Spirit; and understanding and explaining…

and [the] rest of [the] matters of Abijah and ways his and words his [are] written in [the] record of the prophet Iddo
עִדּֽוֹ׃i.Do Iddo H5714 Noun proper masculine
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
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Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
a prophet and historian
Tyndale gloss
Iddo
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עִדּוֹ (Iddo) is a Hebrew name meaning 'His witness.' It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Levite, a priest, and a seer. Notably, Iddo is the father of Abinadab, an officer under Solomon, and the grandfather of the prophet Zechariah. The entries highlight his various roles throughout different periods, including the time of the United Monarchy and the Exile.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עִדּוֹ, עִדֹּא, עִדּוֹא n.pr.m. Iddo

father of an officer of Sol.

grandfather of prophet Zechariah

a Levite

a priestly name

a seer

base

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H5714 עִדּוֹ, עִדֹּא, עִדּוֹא, עִדִּיא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5714 `Iddow id-do'

or iIddowo {id-do'}; or tIddiy {id-dee'}; from 5710; timely;

Iddo (or Iddi), the name of five Israelites:--Iddo. Compare

3035, 3260.

see HEBREW for 05710

see HEBREW for 03035

see HEBREW for 03260

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עִדּוֹ (id.do) — Iddo.

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.14;

father of: Ahinadab (H0292)

§ 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

עִדּוֹ (id.do) — Iddo.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.21;

son of: Joah (H3098H);

father of: Zerah (H2226J); also called Adaiah at 1Ch.6.41;

Also named: a.da.yah (עֲדָיָ֫הוּ "Adaiah" H5718N)

§ Iddo = "His witness"

1) father of Abinadab, an officer of Solomon

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

id'-o:

(1) ('iddo (?[~'adhadh, "to be strong"), "hap," "happy" (?), Ezr 8:17): The "chief at the place Casiphia," who provided Ezra with Levites and Nethinim, the head of the Levitical body or school, said to be one of the Nethinim or temple slaves, but perhaps an "and" has slipped out, and it should read: "his brethren and the Nethinim." 1 Esdras 8:45,46 has "Loddeus (the King James Version "Saddeus"), the captain who was in the place of the treasury," keceph meaning silver. Septuagint has "in the place of the silver (en argurio tou topou) .... to his brethren and to the treasurers."

(2) (yiddo, "beloved," or "loving," 1Ch 27:21): Son of Zechariah, and captain of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, under David.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Iddo

(1.) Timely (1 Chr. 6:21). A Gershonite Levite.

(2.) Lovely. The son of Zechariah (1 Chr. 27:21), the ruler of Manasseh in David’s time.

(3.) Timely. The father of Ahinadab, who was one of Solomon’s purveyors (1 Kings 4:14).

(4.) Lovely. A prophet of Judah who wrote the history of Rehoboam and Abijah (2 Chr. 12:15). He has been identified with Oded (2 Chr. 15:1).

(5.) Lovely. The father of Berachiah, and grandfather of the prophet Zechariah (Zech. 1:1, 7). He returned from Babylon (Neh. 12:4).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(timely or lovely). The father of Abinadab. (1 Kings 4:14) A descendant of Gershom, son of Levi. (1 Chronicles 6:21) Son of Zechariah, ruler of the tribe of Manasseh east of Jordan in the time of David. (1 Chronicles 27:21) (B.C. 1014.) A seer whose "visions" against Jeroboam incidentally contained some of the acts of Solomon. (2 Chronicles 9:29) He appears to have written a chronicle or story relating to the life and reign of Abijah. (2 Chronicles 13:22) (B.C. 961.) The grandfather of the prophet Zechariah. (Zechariah 1:1,7) The chief of those who assembled at…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

A prophet of Judah, who prophesied against Jeroboam, and wrote the history of Rehoboam and Abijah, 2Ch 9:29 12:15 13:22. Josephus and others are of opinion that he was sent to he, who was killed by a lion, 1Ki 13:1-25. Several other persons of this name are mentioned in Scripture, 1Ch 27:21 Ezr 10:44 Zec 1:1.

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