2 Chronicles 11:1
American King James And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.
American Standard Version And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.
King James And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.
World English Bible When Rehoboam had come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, one hundred eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.
2 Chronicles 11:2
American King James But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
American Standard Version But the word of Jehovah came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
King James But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
World English Bible But Yahweh’s word came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
2 Chronicles 11:3
American King James Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,
American Standard Version Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,
King James Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,
World English Bible “Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,
2 Chronicles 11:4
American King James Thus said the LORD, You shall not go up, nor fight against your brothers: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and returned from going against Jeroboam.
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house; for this thing is of me. So they hearkened unto the words of Jehovah, and returned from going against Jeroboam.
King James Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and returned from going against Jeroboam.
World English Bible ‘Yahweh says, “You shall not go up, nor fight against your brothers! Every man return to his house; for this thing is of me.”’” So they listened to Yahweh’s words, and returned from going against Jeroboam.
2 Chronicles 11:5
American King James And Rehoboam dwelled in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
American Standard Version And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
King James And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
World English Bible Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and built cities for defense in Judah.
2 Chronicles 11:6
American King James He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,
American Standard Version He built Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,
King James He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,
World English Bible He built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,
2 Chronicles 11:7
American King James And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,
American Standard Version And Beth-zur, and Soco, and Adullam,
King James And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,
World English Bible Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,
2 Chronicles 11:8
American King James And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
American Standard Version and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
King James And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
World English Bible Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
2 Chronicles 11:9
American King James And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,
American Standard Version and Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,
King James And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,
World English Bible Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,
2 Chronicles 11:10
American King James And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.
American Standard Version and Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin, fortified cities.
King James And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which are in Judah and in Benjamin fenced cities.
World English Bible Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and in Benjamin.
2 Chronicles 11:11
American King James And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.
American Standard Version And he fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of victuals, and oil and wine.
King James And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.
World English Bible He fortified the strongholds and put captains in them with stores of food, oil and wine.
2 Chronicles 11:12
American King James And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
American Standard Version And in every city `he put' shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong. And Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
King James And in every several city he put shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.
World English Bible He put shields and spears in every city, and made them exceedingly strong. Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
2 Chronicles 11:13
American King James And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.
American Standard Version And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.
King James And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts.
World English Bible The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel stood with him out of all their territory.
2 Chronicles 11:14
American King James For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest's office to the LORD:
American Standard Version For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest's office unto Jehovah;
King James For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest's office unto the LORD:
World English Bible For the Levites left their pasture lands and their possessions, and came to Judah and Jerusalem; for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest’s office to Yahweh.
2 Chronicles 11:15
American King James And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.
American Standard Version and he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the he-goats, and for the calves which he had made.
King James And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.
World English Bible He himself appointed priests for the high places, for the male goat and calf idols which he had made.
2 Chronicles 11:16
American King James And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.
American Standard Version And after them, out of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their hearts to seek Jehovah, the God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice unto Jehovah, the God of their fathers.
King James And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.
World English Bible After them, out of all the tribes of Israel, those who set their hearts to seek Yahweh, the God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice to Yahweh, the God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 11:17
American King James So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.
American Standard Version So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon.
King James So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.
World English Bible So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong for three years, for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon.
2 Chronicles 11:18
American King James And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;
American Standard Version And Rehoboam took him a wife, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David, `and of' Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;
King James And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;
World English Bible Rehoboam took a wife for himself, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse.
2 Chronicles 11:19
American King James Which bore him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.
American Standard Version and she bare him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.
King James Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.
World English Bible She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.
2 Chronicles 11:20
American King James And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bore him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.
American Standard Version And after her he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom; and she bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.
King James And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.
World English Bible After her, he took Maacah the granddaughter of Absalom; and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.
2 Chronicles 11:21
American King James And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and three score concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and three score daughters.)
American Standard Version And Rehoboam loved Maacah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines, and begat twenty and eight sons and threescore daughters.)
King James And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)
World English Bible Rehoboam loved Maacah the granddaughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines; for he took eighteen wives and sixty concubines, and became the father of twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters.
2 Chronicles 11:22
American King James And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brothers: for he thought to make him king.
American Standard Version And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, `even' the prince among his brethren; for `he was minded' to make him king.
King James And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.
World English Bible Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, the prince among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
2 Chronicles 11:23
American King James And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, to every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.
American Standard Version And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his sons throughout all the lands of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fortified city: and he gave them victuals in abundance. And he sought `for them' many wives.
King James And he dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, unto every fenced city: and he gave them victual in abundance. And he desired many wives.
World English Bible He dealt wisely, and dispersed some of his sons throughout all the lands of Judah and Benjamin, to every fortified city. He gave them food in abundance; and he sought many wives for them.