And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.
Parallel translations
- WEB Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah; and he reigned over Israel two years.
- BSB In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.
- NKJV Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.
- NASB Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel for two years.
- NLT Nadab son of Jeroboam began to rule over Israel in the second year of King Asa’s reign in Judah. He reigned in Israel two years.
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Quick answer
Nadab son of Jeroboam reigns over Israel two years, beginning in Asa's second year. The northern dynasty's brief continuation comes into view.
Overview
Nadab inherits the throne and the judgment pronounced on Jeroboam's house. His very short reign signals the impending fulfillment of Ahijah's prophecy. The verse turns attention back to the doomed northern line.
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- 1 Kgs 14:20And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.
- 1 Kgs 14:12Arise thou therefore, get thee to thine own house: and when thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die.
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