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2 Chronicles 13:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The rest of Abijah's actions, his lifestyle, and the things he said are recorded in the historical account written by the prophet Iddo.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that more details about King Abijah's life and reign were documented by a prophet named Iddo in another historical record.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of the Old Testament, 2 Chronicles is part of a historical account written after the Babylonian exile to remind the people of Israel of God's faithfulness through their kings. Abijah was a king of Judah who reigned during a time of division between the northern and southern kingdoms, and this verse serves as a reference to additional sources for his story. It highlights how ancient historians like the prophet Iddo compiled records to preserve the details of royal reigns for future generations.

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