דברי הימים ב, פרק י״ג, פסוק כ״ב

Summarizing a king's life often involves pointing to broader historical records that capture the full scope of his actions. For King Abijah, those seeking more information are directed to an external source identified as the work of the prophet Iddo. This text is known as a Midrash, a title given because it was constantly sought out and studied by anyone wanting to learn the detailed history and daily affairs of the kings [רד״ק, מצודת דוד].

A comparison of these historical records reveals an interesting contrast. The parallel account found in the Book of Kings states that Abijah's words and battles are documented in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah. The present historical summary, however, emphasizes that the king's personal ways and specific words were recorded in an entirely separate and distinct document, specifically the work of the prophet Iddo [מלבי״ם].