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What Does 2 Chronicles 9:29 Mean?

“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? book: Heb. words”

Context

And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains in abundance. made silver: Heb. gave silver

And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands.

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? book: Heb. words

And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(*c*) **REFERENCE TO DOCUMENTS.—CLOSE OF THE REIGN** (2Chronicles 9:29-31). (Comp. 1Kings 11:41-43.) (29) **Now the rest of the acts of Solomon.**—Or, *story, history*; literally, *words.* (Comp. 1Chronicles 29:29.) **First and last.**—Or, *the former and the latter.* Instead of this, Kings has, “and all that he did, and his wisdom.” **In the book.**—Or, *history.* For the sources named here, see the Introduction. Kings has simply, “are they not written in the book of the history of Solomon? “His name conveyed the idea of *peace* to the Hebrew ear. But there is no doubt that it was originally identical with Shalman (Assyrian *Salmânu*)*,* the name of a god. Tiglath-pileser II. mentions a *Salamânu* king of Moab. This name exactly corresponds to Solomon. **Ahijah the Shilonite.**—See 1Kings 11:29-39; 1Kings 14:2-18. **Iddo.**—Hebrew, *Ie‘dî* or *Ie‘dô.* This seer is not mentioned in Kings. (See 2Chronicles 12:15; 2Chronicles 13:22 for further references to his works.)

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

2 Chronicles 9:29 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.