The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel stood with him out of all their territory.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.
- BSB Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam.
- NKJV And from all their territories the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel took their stand with him.
- NASB Moreover, the priests and the Levites who were in all Israel also stood with him from all their districts.
- NLT But all the priests and Levites living among the northern tribes of Israel sided with Rehoboam.
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Quick answer
The priests and Levites throughout Israel rally to Rehoboam from all their territories. The faithful migrate south to where true worship continues.
Overview
As Jeroboam corrupts worship in the north, the Levitical ministers leave their homes and side with Judah. Their loyalty is ultimately to the LORD and his appointed worship at Jerusalem, not merely to a political regime. This gathering of the faithful strengthens Judah and preserves the legitimate priesthood until Christ, our great High Priest, fulfills it (Hebrews 4:14).
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