So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said,
Parallel translations
- WEB They sent and called him; and Jeroboam and all Israel came, and they spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
- KJV And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spake to Rehoboam, saying,
- NKJV Then they sent for him and called him. And Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
- NASB So they sent word and summoned him. When Jeroboam and all Israel came, they spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
- NLT The leaders of Israel summoned him, and Jeroboam and all Israel went to speak with Rehoboam.
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Quick answer
The people summon Jeroboam, and he with all Israel comes to address Rehoboam. It shows the northern tribes organizing their petition.
Overview
With Jeroboam as spokesman, the assembly approaches the new king with a request. Their united action reflects deep dissatisfaction needing to be answered wisely. The scene builds toward the crucial test of Rehoboam's leadership.
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- 1 Kgs 12:3So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said,
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