Iddo עִדּוֹ
A seer and prophet during the divided monarchy
Who is Iddo in the Bible?
Iddo was a seer and prophet who lived during the divided monarchy in ancient Israel and served as a royal historian. He recorded detailed accounts of the reigns of King Solomon, King Rehoboam of Judah, and King Abijah of Judah, as noted in 2 Chronicles 9:29, 12:15, and 13:22. The author of 2 Chronicles drew upon Iddo's written records as source material when compiling the official history of these kings, indicating that his work was considered a reliable historical witness. Although Iddo's writings were not included in the biblical canon, they provided important documentation of events during a critical period of the Hebrew monarchy and demonstrate the significance of prophetic voices in preserving Israel's historical record.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 3 verses
- 2 Chronicles 12:15
"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."
- 2 Chronicles 13:22
"Now the rest of the acts of Abijah, along with his ways and his words, are written in the Treatise of the Prophet Iddo."
- 2 Chronicles 9:29
"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?"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִדּוֹ |
| Spelled | Hebrew | יֶעְדּוֹ |