And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.
Parallel translations
- WEB When Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of king Solomon), Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.
- BSB When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon.
- NKJV So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of King Solomon), that Jeroboam returned from Egypt.
- NASB When Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard about it (he was in Egypt where he had fled from the presence of King Solomon), Jeroboam returned from Egypt.
- NLT When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard of this, he returned from Egypt, for he had fled to Egypt to escape from King Solomon.
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Quick answer
Jeroboam, who had fled to Egypt from Solomon, hears of the gathering and returns. It brings the future northern king onto the scene.
Overview
Jeroboam, earlier marked by the prophet Ahijah as a coming ruler over the northern tribes, returns from exile in Egypt. His arrival positions him to lead Israel's grievances against Rehoboam. The Chronicler shows God's prophetic word beginning to unfold in events.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Kgs 11:40Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.
- 1 Kgs 11:28And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
- 1 Kgs 11:26And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon’s servant, whose mother’s name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.
- 1 Kgs 12:2And 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;)
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