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 9:29KJV
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2 Chronicles 9:29 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 9:29 mean?

2 Chronicles 9:29 says that the rest of King Solomon’s deeds, from beginning to end, are recorded in other writings—specifically, in the book of Nathan the prophet, the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and the visions of Iddo the seer concerning Jeroboam. This verse points readers to other sources for more details about Solomon’s reign.

The writer of Chronicles is wrapping up the account of Solomon by mentioning that more information can be found in the works of three prophets: Nathan, Ahijah, and Iddo. These prophets were respected figures in Israel’s history, and their writings or prophecies were considered reliable records. The mention of Jeroboam, who would later become king of the northern tribes, hints at the coming division in Israel’s history.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 9:29

  • "rest" (שְׁאֵרִית, she'erit): This word means "the remainder" or "what is left." Here, it refers to all the other acts of Solomon not detailed in this book.
  • "acts" (דָּבָר, davar): This word often means "word" or "matter," but here it refers to Solomon’s deeds or actions.
  • "written" (כָּתַב, kathav): This verb means "to write," emphasizing that these records were documented and accessible in written form.
  • "seer" (חֹזֶה, chozeh): This term means someone who sees visions, highlighting Iddo’s role as a visionary prophet rather than just a speaker.

Why 2 Chronicles 9:29 matters

  • This verse shows that the biblical account of Solomon is not exhaustive, and that the Chronicler relied on earlier prophetic records, giving a sense of historical reliability and transparency.
  • By naming Nathan, Ahijah, and Iddo, the verse connects Solomon’s story to the broader prophetic tradition in Israel, showing that his reign was observed and interpreted by recognized spiritual leaders.
  • The mention of Jeroboam signals a transition in Israel’s history, preparing the reader for the coming split of the kingdom and showing that the seeds of future events were already present during Solomon’s time.

Where else these words appear

“prophecy” Hebrew H5016 · used in 3 verses

  • 2 Chronicles 15:8 And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and renewed the altar of the LORD, that was before the porch of the LORD.
  • Nehemiah 6:12 And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.

“Shilonite” Hebrew H7888 · used in 6 verses

  • 1 Kings 11:29 And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:
  • 1 Kings 12:15 Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:5 And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.

“seer” Hebrew H2374 · used in 22 verses

  • 2 Samuel 24:11 For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,
  • 2 Chronicles 29:25 And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for so was the commandment of the LORD by his prophets.
  • Isaiah 30:10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

“Ahijah” Hebrew H281 · used in 23 verses

  • 1 Samuel 14:3 And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the LORD'S priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone.
  • 1 Kings 14:4 And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.
  • 1 Kings 21:22 And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and made Israel to sin.