2 Chronicles 9:29
"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?"

Commentary

Matthew Henry Concise

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Summary

The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom

and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment of the things of this life.

Reflection

Neither power, wealth, nor wisdom, can ward off or prepare for the stroke of death. But thanks be to God who giveth the victory to the true believer, even over

this dreaded enemy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment

of the things of this life. Let us then acquaint ourselves with the Saviour, that we may find rest for our souls. Here is Solomon reigning in wealth and power, in ease and fulness, the like of which could never since be found; for the most known of the great princes of the earth were famed for their wars; whereas Solomon reigned forty years in profound peace. The promise was fulfilled, that God would give him riches and honour, such as no kings have had or shall have. The lustre wherein he appeared, was typical of the spiritual glory of the kingdom of the Messiah, and but a faint representation of His throne, which is above every throne. Here is Solomon dying, and leaving all his wealth and power to one who he knew would be a fool! Ecclesiastes 2:18,19. This was not only vanity, but vexation of spirit. Neither power, wealth, nor wisdom, can ward off or prepare for the stroke of death. But thanks be to God who giveth the victory to the true believer, even over this dreaded enemy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Hebrew Word Studies (24 words)

H7605 שְׁאָר
Definition:

14rest, residue, remnant( =יֶתֶר, especially Isaiah and late; on form Köii. 1, 141NöBeitr. r. Semitic W. 30); —׳שׁabsoluteIsaiah 14:22+, constructIsaiah 10:19+; —rest, residue, remainder, of treesIsai 14rest, residue, remnant( =יֶתֶר, especially Isaiah and late; on form Köii. 1, 141NöBeitr. r. Semitic W. 30); —׳שׁabsoluteIsaiah 14:22+, constructIsaiah 10:19+; —rest, residue, remainder, of treesIsai

H1697 דָבָר
Definition:

14446t.; constructדְּבַרGenesis 12:17361t.; suffixדְּבָרִיNumbers 11:23+ (suffixes 66 t.); singular in all 875 t.; pluralדְּבָרִיםExodus 4:10182t.; constructדִּבְרֵיGenesis 24:30253t.; suffixדְּבָרָיו 14446t.; constructדְּבַרGenesis 12:17361t.; suffixדְּבָרִיNumbers 11:23+ (suffixes 66 t.); singular in all 875 t.; pluralדְּבָרִיםExodus 4:10182t.; constructדִּבְרֵיGenesis 24:30253t.; suffixדְּבָרָיו

Possible Meanings:
  • speaking (semantic_range)
H8010 שְׁלמֹה
Definition:

24;1 Kings 1:11+ [name 2 t. Samuel; 162 t. Kings; 109 t. Chronicles; 7 t. Ezra Nehemiah]; born in Jerusalem2 Samuel 5:14;1 Chronicles 3:5;1 Chronicles 14:4; designated by David as successor, anointed 24;1 Kings 1:11+ [name 2 t. Samuel; 162 t. Kings; 109 t. Chronicles; 7 t. Ezra Nehemiah]; born in Jerusalem2 Samuel 5:14;1 Chronicles 3:5;1 Chronicles 14:4; designated by David as successor, anointed

Possible Meanings:
  • Solomon (semantic_range)
H7223 רִאשׁוֹן
Definition:

19+,שֹׁן- -Exodus 12:15+,רִישׁוֺןJob 8:8, constructרִאשׁוֺןJob 15:7Qr (Ktראישוןand so always Manuscript Sam. Pentateuch, see Köii. 1, 225 n); feminineרִאשֹׁנָהJudges 20:37+ (Joshua 21:10 Ktראישנהsee a 19+,שֹׁן- -Exodus 12:15+,רִישׁוֺןJob 8:8, constructרִאשׁוֺןJob 15:7Qr (Ktראישוןand so always Manuscript Sam. Pentateuch, see Köii. 1, 225 n); feminineרִאשֹׁנָהJudges 20:37+ (Joshua 21:10 Ktראישנהsee a

Possible Meanings:
  • former (semantic_range)
  • first (semantic_range)
  • chief (semantic_range)
H0314 אַחֲרוֹן
Definition:

2(twice in verse);הָאַחֲרוֺן הַיָּםthe hinder(= the Western) sea (i.e. the Mediterranean: opposed toהַיָּם הַקַּדְמוֺנִיthe front sea = the Dead Sea, the Semites, in defining the quarters of the heave 2(twice in verse);הָאַחֲרוֺן הַיָּםthe hinder(= the Western) sea (i.e. the Mediterranean: opposed toהַיָּם הַקַּדְמוֺנִיthe front sea = the Dead Sea, the Semites, in defining the quarters of the heave

Possible Meanings:
  • coming after (semantic_range)
  • behind (semantic_range)
  • behind (semantic_range)
  • hindermost (semantic_range)
  • latter (semantic_range)
H3808 לֹא
Definition:

11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, 11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay,

H1992 הֵם
Definition:

Or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural fromhalak; they (only used when emphatic) -- it, like, X (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, X so, X such, their, them, these, t Or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural fromhalak; they (only used when emphatic) -- it, like, X (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, X so, X such, their, them, these, t

Possible Meanings:
  • of their moaning (semantic_range)
  • wailing (semantic_range)
  • wealth (semantic_range)
H3789 כָּתַב
Definition:

32+,כָּתַבְתָּJeremiah 36:6+, suffixוּכְתַבְתָּםconsecutiveDeuteronomy 6:9;Deuteronomy 11:20, etc. (Perfect 27 t.);ImperfectיִכְתֹּבIsaiah 44:5,וַיִּכְתֹּבExodus 24:4+, etc. (Imperfect 39 t.);Imperati 32+,כָּתַבְתָּJeremiah 36:6+, suffixוּכְתַבְתָּםconsecutiveDeuteronomy 6:9;Deuteronomy 11:20, etc. (Perfect 27 t.);ImperfectיִכְתֹּבIsaiah 44:5,וַיִּכְתֹּבExodus 24:4+, etc. (Imperfect 39 t.);Imperati

Possible Meanings:
  • writing (semantic_range)
H5921 עַל
Definition:

“The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the “The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H1697 דָבָר
Definition:

14446t.; constructדְּבַרGenesis 12:17361t.; suffixדְּבָרִיNumbers 11:23+ (suffixes 66 t.); singular in all 875 t.; pluralדְּבָרִיםExodus 4:10182t.; constructדִּבְרֵיGenesis 24:30253t.; suffixדְּבָרָיו 14446t.; constructדְּבַרGenesis 12:17361t.; suffixדְּבָרִיNumbers 11:23+ (suffixes 66 t.); singular in all 875 t.; pluralדְּבָרִיםExodus 4:10182t.; constructדִּבְרֵיGenesis 24:30253t.; suffixדְּבָרָיו

Possible Meanings:
  • speaking (semantic_range)
H5416 נָתָן
Definition:

14=1 Chronicles 3:15;1 Chronicles 14:4.2the prophet of David's time2 Samuel 7:2,3,4,17 =1 Chronicles 17:1;1 Chronicles 17:2;1 Chronicles 17:3;1 Chronicles 17:15,2 Samuel 12:16t.2 Samuel 12;1 Kings 1:8 14=1 Chronicles 3:15;1 Chronicles 14:4.2the prophet of David's time2 Samuel 7:2,3,4,17 =1 Chronicles 17:1;1 Chronicles 17:2;1 Chronicles 17:3;1 Chronicles 17:15,2 Samuel 12:16t.2 Samuel 12;1 Kings 1:8

Possible Meanings:
  • give (semantic_range)
H5030 נָבִיא
Definition:

7155t.; suffixנְבִיאֶ֑ךָExodus 7:1; pluralנְבִיאִיםNumbers 11:2982t.;נְנִאִיםJeremiah 27:1816t.; suffixנְבִיאַיPsalm 105:15;נְבִיָאו1 Kings 22:22;נְבִיאָו֯2 Kings 17:13, etc.; —1genuineprophetof׳י,נבי 7155t.; suffixנְבִיאֶ֑ךָExodus 7:1; pluralנְבִיאִיםNumbers 11:2982t.;נְנִאִיםJeremiah 27:1816t.; suffixנְבִיאַיPsalm 105:15;נְבִיָאו1 Kings 22:22;נְבִיאָו֯2 Kings 17:13, etc.; —1genuineprophetof׳י,נבי

H5921 עַל
Definition:

“The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the “The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H5016 נְבוּאָה
Definition:

earlier synonymחָזוֺן); —1. a.specific and Genuine2Chronicles 15:8.b.False.Nehemiah 6:12.2prophetic writingעַלֿנְבוּאַת אֲחִיָּה2Chronicles 9:29.Topical LexiconUsage in the Old TestamentThe noun נְבוּ earlier synonymחָזוֺן); —1. a.specific and Genuine2Chronicles 15:8.b.False.Nehemiah 6:12.2prophetic writingעַלֿנְבוּאַת אֲחִיָּה2Chronicles 9:29.Topical LexiconUsage in the Old TestamentThe noun נְבוּ

Possible Meanings:
  • prophesying (semantic_range)
H0281 אֲחִיָּה
Definition:

3,18.2Scribe1 Kings 4:3.3Prophet1 Kings 11:29,30;1 Kings 12:15;1 Kings 14:2,4;1 Kings 15:29; 2Chronicles 9:29;1 Kings 14:4,5,6,18; 2Chronicles 10:15 (last fiveאֲחִיָהוּ).4father of king Baasha1 Kings 3,18.2Scribe1 Kings 4:3.3Prophet1 Kings 11:29,30;1 Kings 12:15;1 Kings 14:2,4;1 Kings 15:29; 2Chronicles 9:29;1 Kings 14:4,5,6,18; 2Chronicles 10:15 (last fiveאֲחִיָהוּ).4father of king Baasha1 Kings

H7888 שִׁילוֹנִי
Definition:

הַשִׁילֹנִיof Ahijah1 Kings 11:29;1 Kings 15:29,הַשִּׁלֹנִי,1 Kings 12:15;הַשִּׁילוֺנִי2Chronicles 9:29;הַשִּׁלוֺנִי2Chronicles 10:15; alsoהַשִּׁילוֺנִי(collective)1 Chronicles 9:5, in ""Nehemiah 11:5 הַשִׁילֹנִיof Ahijah1 Kings 11:29;1 Kings 15:29,הַשִּׁלֹנִי,1 Kings 12:15;הַשִּׁילוֺנִי2Chronicles 9:29;הַשִּׁלוֺנִי2Chronicles 10:15; alsoהַשִּׁילוֺנִי(collective)1 Chronicles 9:5, in ""Nehemiah 11:5

H2378 חָזוֹת
Definition:

29, the title of a collection of prophetic history, seeחָזוֺן4Topical LexiconScriptural ContextThe term appears once in the Old Testament, in2 Chronicles 9:29. There the chronicler, summarizing his so 29, the title of a collection of prophetic history, seeחָזוֺן4Topical LexiconScriptural ContextThe term appears once in the Old Testament, in2 Chronicles 9:29. There the chronicler, summarizing his so

Possible Meanings:
  • sight (semantic_range)
  • visibility (semantic_range)
H3260 יֶעְדִּי
Definition:

29 seeעִדּוֺbelowעדד.Topical LexiconName in the CanonYe‘addi (Strong’s Hebrew 3260) appears once in Scripture, in2 Chronicles 9:29, where the Berean Standard Bible renders it “Iddo.” The form יֶעְדִּי 29 seeעִדּוֺbelowעדד.Topical LexiconName in the CanonYe‘addi (Strong’s Hebrew 3260) appears once in Scripture, in2 Chronicles 9:29, where the Berean Standard Bible renders it “Iddo.” The form יֶעְדִּי

H3260 יֶעְדִּי
Definition:

29 seeעִדּוֺbelowעדד.Topical LexiconName in the CanonYe‘addi (Strong’s Hebrew 3260) appears once in Scripture, in2 Chronicles 9:29, where the Berean Standard Bible renders it “Iddo.” The form יֶעְדִּי 29 seeעִדּוֺbelowעדד.Topical LexiconName in the CanonYe‘addi (Strong’s Hebrew 3260) appears once in Scripture, in2 Chronicles 9:29, where the Berean Standard Bible renders it “Iddo.” The form יֶעְדִּי

H2374 חֹזֶה
Definition:

127t.; constructחֹזֵה1 Chronicles 21:93t.;חוֺזֵה2Chronicles 35:15; pluralחֹזִיםIsaiah 29:104t.;חוֺזִים2Chronicles 33:19 (so read withᵐ5;חוֺזָי֑ᵑ0scribal error) —1seer:a.of unnamed persons, synonymנבא( 127t.; constructחֹזֵה1 Chronicles 21:93t.;חוֺזֵה2Chronicles 35:15; pluralחֹזִיםIsaiah 29:104t.;חוֺזִים2Chronicles 33:19 (so read withᵐ5;חוֺזָי֑ᵑ0scribal error) —1seer:a.of unnamed persons, synonymנבא(

Possible Meanings:
  • behold (semantic_range)
H5921 עַל
Definition:

“The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the “The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). From the opening verses, עַל marks God’s sovereignty above the chaotic deep, foreshadowing His orderly governance of the

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H3379 יָרָבְעָם
Definition:

26and others; compare also GrayProp.N. 59; Ency. Bib. i. 139 f.; > √ריבthe people contendethor (the god)'Amm contendethNbrStud. Bib. i. 225, compare CheJQ July, 1899, 559; Ency. Bib.); —190(Kings Chro 26and others; compare also GrayProp.N. 59; Ency. Bib. i. 139 f.; > √ריבthe people contendethor (the god)'Amm contendethNbrStud. Bib. i. 225, compare CheJQ July, 1899, 559; Ency. Bib.); —190(Kings Chro

Possible Meanings:
  • Jeroboam (semantic_range)
H1121 בֵּן
Definition:

25+;ֵ˜בּןֿEzekiel 18:10; constructבֵּןGenesis 49:22(twice in verse);בֶּןֿGenesis 5:32+;בֶּןEsther 2:5;Nehemiah 6:18, & with prefixGenesis 17:17;Numbers 8:25;1 Chronicles 27:23; 2Chronicles 25:5; 31:16 25+;ֵ˜בּןֿEzekiel 18:10; constructבֵּןGenesis 49:22(twice in verse);בֶּןֿGenesis 5:32+;בֶּןEsther 2:5;Nehemiah 6:18, & with prefixGenesis 17:17;Numbers 8:25;1 Chronicles 27:23; 2Chronicles 25:5; 31:16

Possible Meanings:
  • son (semantic_range)
  • son (semantic_range)
  • children (semantic_range)
  • youth (semantic_range)
  • young men (semantic_range)
H5028 נְבָט
Definition:

26;1 Kings 12:2,15;1 Kings 15:1;1 Kings 16:3,26,31;1 Kings 21:22;1 Kings 22:53;2 Kings 3:3;2 Kings 9:9;2 Kings 10:29;2 Kings 13:2,11;2 Kings 14:24;2 Kings 15:9,18,24,28;2 Kings 17:21;2 Kings 23:15; 2C 26;1 Kings 12:2,15;1 Kings 15:1;1 Kings 16:3,26,31;1 Kings 21:22;1 Kings 22:53;2 Kings 3:3;2 Kings 9:9;2 Kings 10:29;2 Kings 13:2,11;2 Kings 14:24;2 Kings 15:9,18,24,28;2 Kings 17:21;2 Kings 23:15; 2C

Possible Meanings:
  • look (semantic_range)
  • look (semantic_range)
  • look (semantic_range)

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