And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
- KJV And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
- BSB And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life.
- NASB And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
- NLT There was war between Abijam and Jeroboam throughout Abijam’s reign.
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Quick answer
There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout Rehoboam's life. The note recalls the ongoing conflict between the kingdoms.
Overview
This verse echoes 14:30 and frames the era of strife into which Abijam was born. Some manuscripts read 'Abijam' here, but the point stands that the division bred continual war. It reminds readers of the costly and lasting consequences of the kingdom's split.
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- 1 Kgs 14:30There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.
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