Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Iddo, a seer and prophet who recorded the events of the reigns of Solomon, Rehoboam, and Abijah.
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Also known as Eddo · Eddi
Iddo was a seer and prophet who lived during the time of the divided monarchy. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles as having written accounts of the reigns of King Solomon (2Ch.9.29), King Rehoboam of Judah (2Ch.12.15), and King Abijah of Judah (2Ch.13.22). Iddo's writings were used as sources by the Chronicler when compiling the history of these kings. Although his works are not part of the biblical canon, they were considered reliable historical records.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5714
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?
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.
Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo.
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