Parallel Verses New International Version "Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, to all Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, King James Bible Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying, Darby Bible Translation Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remainder of the people, saying, World English Bible "Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people, saying, Young's Literal Translation 'Speak unto Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people, saying, 1 Kings 12:23 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleMade him king over all Israel - What is called Israel here, was ten-twelfths of the whole nation; and had they a right to call another person to the throne? They had not, - they had neither legal nor constitutional right. Jeroboam was not of the blood royal; he had no affinity to the kingdom. Nothing could justify this act, but the just judgment of God. God thus punished a disobedient and gainsaying people; and especially Solomon's family, whose sins against the Lord were of no ordinary magnitude. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Library How to Split a KingdomAnd Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king. 2. And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt); 3. That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying, 4. Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Jeroboam Of Civil Government. Travelling in Palestine --Roads, Inns, Hospitality, Custom-House Officers, Taxation, Publicans Cross References Exodus 29:34 And if any of the meat of the ordination ram or any bread is left over till morning, burn it up. It must not be eaten, because it is sacred. 1 Kings 12:17 But as for the Israelites who were living in the towns of Judah, Rehoboam still ruled over them. Jump to Previous Benjamin House Judah Rehoboam Rehobo'am Remainder Remnant Rest Solomon Speak WholeJump to Next Benjamin House Judah Rehoboam Rehobo'am Remainder Remnant Rest Solomon Speak WholeLinks 1 Kings 12:23 NIV1 Kings 12:23 NLT 1 Kings 12:23 ESV 1 Kings 12:23 NASB 1 Kings 12:23 KJV 1 Kings 12:23 Bible Apps 1 Kings 12:23 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 12:23 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 12:23 French Bible 1 Kings 12:23 German Bible 1 Kings 12:23 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |