In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah,
Parallel translations
- WEB In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam, Abijah began to reign over Judah.
- KJV Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.
- NKJV In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.
- NASB In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.
- NLT Abijah began to rule over Judah in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign in Israel.
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Quick answer
In Jeroboam's eighteenth year, Abijah begins to reign over Judah. A new king takes David's throne.
Overview
The Chronicler dates Abijah's accession by the regnal year of the northern king, as is customary in the divided-kingdom narratives. Abijah's reign continues the Davidic succession in Judah. The account that follows will highlight a striking moment of reliance on the LORD amid the ongoing conflict with the north.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- 2 Chr 12:16And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place.
- 1 Kgs 15:1–8In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah,
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