1 Kings 12:2
King James Version
Translation: KJV
1And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.Select 1 Kings 12:1
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;)Select 1 Kings 12:2
3That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,Select 1 Kings 12:3
4Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.Select 1 Kings 12:4
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WEB
12:2 When Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was yet in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam lived in Egypt,
ASV
12:2 And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was yet in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt,
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