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1 Kings 15:1
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
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Christian Standard Bible®
In the eighteenth year of Israel’s King Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah,
In the eighteenth year of Israel’s King Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah,
Hebrew Names Version
Now in the eighteenth year of king Yarov`am the son of Nevat began Aviyam to reign over Yehudah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Yarov`am the son of Nevat began Aviyam to reign over Yehudah.
King James Version
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.
English Standard Version
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
New Century Version
Abijam became king of Judah during the eighteenth year Jeroboam son of Nebat was king of Israel.
Abijam became king of Judah during the eighteenth year Jeroboam son of Nebat was king of Israel.
New English Translation
In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah became king over Judah.
In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah became king over Judah.
Amplified Bible
In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
New American Standard Bible
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And in the eighteene yere of King Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat, reigned Abiiam ouer Iudah.
And in the eighteene yere of King Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat, reigned Abiiam ouer Iudah.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
Contemporary English Version
Abijam became king of Judah in Jeroboam's eighteenth year as king of Israel,
Abijam became king of Judah in Jeroboam's eighteenth year as king of Israel,
Complete Jewish Bible
It was in the eighteenth year of King Yarov‘am the son of N'vat that Aviyam began his reign over Y'hudah.
It was in the eighteenth year of King Yarov‘am the son of N'vat that Aviyam began his reign over Y'hudah.
Darby Translation
And in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
And in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
Easy-to-Read Version
Abijah became the new king of Judah during the 18th year that Jeroboam son of Nebat ruled Israel.
Abijah became the new king of Judah during the 18th year that Jeroboam son of Nebat ruled Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
NOW in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijah reigned over Judah.
NOW in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijah reigned over Judah.
Good News Translation
In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Jeroboam of Israel, Abijah became king of Judah,
In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Jeroboam of Israel, Abijah became king of Judah,
Lexham English Bible
In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
Literal Translation
And in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam reigned over Judah.
And in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam reigned over Judah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
In the eightenth yeare of kynge Ieroboa the sonne of Nebat, was Abia kynge in Iuda,
In the eightenth yeare of kynge Ieroboa the sonne of Nebat, was Abia kynge in Iuda,
American Standard Version
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
In the eighteenth yere of king Ieroboam the sonne of Nabat, raigned Abiam ouer Iuda.
In the eighteenth yere of king Ieroboam the sonne of Nabat, raigned Abiam ouer Iuda.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
King James Version (1611)
Nowe in the eighteenth yeere of king Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat, reigned Abiiam ouer Iudah.
Nowe in the eighteenth yeere of king Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat, reigned Abiiam ouer Iudah.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And in the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nabat, Abiu son of Roboam reigns over Juda.
And in the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nabat, Abiu son of Roboam reigns over Juda.
English Revised Version
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
Berean Standard Bible
In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah,
In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor in the eiytenthe yeer of the rewme of Jeroboam, sone of Nabath, Abia regnede on Juda.
Therfor in the eiytenthe yeer of the rewme of Jeroboam, sone of Nabath, Abia regnede on Juda.
Young's Literal Translation
And in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam son of Nebat, reigned hath Abijam over Judah;
And in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam son of Nebat, reigned hath Abijam over Judah;
Update Bible Version
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.
World English Bible
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.
New King James Version
2 Chronicles 13:1-14:1">[xr] In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
2 Chronicles 13:1-14:1">[xr] In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
New Living Translation
Abijam began to rule over Judah in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam's reign in Israel.
Abijam began to rule over Judah in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam's reign in Israel.
New Life Bible
In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nabat, Abijam became king over Judah.
In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nabat, Abijam became king over Judah.
New Revised Standard
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam began to reign over Judah.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam son of Nebat, began Abijah to reign over Judah.
Now, in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam son of Nebat, began Abijah to reign over Judah.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now in the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, Abiam reigned over Juda.
Now in the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, Abiam reigned over Juda.
Revised Standard Version
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jerobo'am the son of Nebat, Abi'jam began to reign over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jerobo'am the son of Nebat, Abi'jam began to reign over Judah.
THE MESSAGE
In the eighteenth year of the rule of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah took over the throne of Judah. He ruled in Jerusalem three years. His mother was Maacah daughter of Absalom. He continued to sin just like his father before him. He was not truehearted to God as his great-grandfather David had been. But despite that, out of respect for David, his God graciously gave him a lamp, a son to follow him and keep Jerusalem secure. For David had lived an exemplary life before God all his days, not going off on his own in willful defiance of God 's clear directions (except for that time with Uriah the Hittite). But war continued between Abijah and Jeroboam the whole time.
In the eighteenth year of the rule of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah took over the throne of Judah. He ruled in Jerusalem three years. His mother was Maacah daughter of Absalom. He continued to sin just like his father before him. He was not truehearted to God as his great-grandfather David had been. But despite that, out of respect for David, his God graciously gave him a lamp, a son to follow him and keep Jerusalem secure. For David had lived an exemplary life before God all his days, not going off on his own in willful defiance of God 's clear directions (except for that time with Uriah the Hittite). But war continued between Abijah and Jeroboam the whole time.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah.
Contextual Overview
1 Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah. 2 For three years he was king in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom. 3 And he did the same sins which his father had done before him: his heart was not completely true to the Lord his God, like the heart of David his father. 4 But because of David, the Lord gave him a light in Jerusalem, making his sons king after him, so that Jerusalem might be safe; 5 Because David did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and never in all his life went against his orders, but only in the question of Uriah the Hittite. 6 Three dots are used where it is no longer possible to be certain of the true sense of the Hebrew words, and for this reason no attempt has been made to put them into Basic English. 7 Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all he did, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam. 8 Then Abijam went to rest with his fathers, and they put him into the earth in the town of David: and Asa his son became king in his place.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
1 Kings 14:31, 2 Chronicles 13:1, 2-22
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 3:10 - Abia 2 Chronicles 11:20 - Abijah
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.
After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.
Genesis 15:2
And Abram said, What will you give me? for I have no child and this Eliezer of Damascus will have all my wealth after me.
And Abram said, What will you give me? for I have no child and this Eliezer of Damascus will have all my wealth after me.
Genesis 15:3
And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.
And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.
Genesis 15:4
Then said the Lord, This man will not get the heritage, but a son of your body will have your property after you.
Then said the Lord, This man will not get the heritage, but a son of your body will have your property after you.
Genesis 15:5
And he took him out into the open air, and said to him, Let your eyes be lifted to heaven, and see if the stars may be numbered; even so will your seed be.
And he took him out into the open air, and said to him, Let your eyes be lifted to heaven, and see if the stars may be numbered; even so will your seed be.
Genesis 15:6
And he had faith in the Lord, and it was put to his account as righteousness.
And he had faith in the Lord, and it was put to his account as righteousness.
Genesis 15:10
All these he took, cutting them in two and putting one half opposite the other, but not cutting the birds in two.
All these he took, cutting them in two and putting one half opposite the other, but not cutting the birds in two.
Genesis 15:14
But I will be the judge of that nation whose servants they are, and they will come out from among them with great wealth.
But I will be the judge of that nation whose servants they are, and they will come out from among them with great wealth.
Genesis 15:16
And in the fourth generation they will come back here; for at present the sin of the Amorite is not full.
And in the fourth generation they will come back here; for at present the sin of the Amorite is not full.
Genesis 15:17
Then when the sun went down and it was dark, he saw a smoking fire and a flaming light which went between the parts of the bodies.
Then when the sun went down and it was dark, he saw a smoking fire and a flaming light which went between the parts of the bodies.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now in the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah. That is, began to reign; and by this it appears that Rehoboam was in the eighteenth year of his reign when he died, for he and Jeroboam began their reign at the same time.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER XV
Abijam's wicked reign, and death, 1-8.
Asa succeeds him in the kingdom of Judah, and rules well, 9-15.
He makes a league with the king of Syria against Baasha king of
Israel, who is obliged to desist in his attempts against Judah,
16-22.
He is diseased in his feet and dies, and is succeeded by his
son Jehoshaphat, 23-25.
Nadab, son of Jeroboam, reigns over Israel; but is slain by
Baasha, who reigns in ha stead, 26-28.
Baasha destroys all the house of Jeroboam, according to the
prediction of Ahijah, 29, 30.
Baasha continues the idolatry of Jeroboam, 31-34.
NOTES ON CHAP. XV
Verse 1 Kings 15:1. Reigned Abijam over Judah. — Of this son of Rehoboam, of his brethren, and of Rehoboam's family in general, see 2 Chronicles 12:0, where many particulars are added.
