1 Kings 12:3

“That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

That they sent, and called him: and Ieroboam and all the Congregation of Israel came, and spake vnto Rehoboam, saying;
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then they sent and called him, and Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
- American Standard Version (1901)

And all the men of Israel came to Rehoboam and said,
- Basic English Bible

and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
- Darby Bible

That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
- Webster's Bible

and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
- World English Bible

that they send and call for him; and they come -- Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel -- and speak unto Rehoboam, saying,
- Youngs Literal Bible

and they sent and called him--that Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spoke unto Rehoboam, saying:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 12:3


12:3 They sent - When the people sent him word of Solomon's death,they also sent a summons for him to come to Shechem. That the presenceand countenance of a man of so great interest and reputation, might laythe greater obligation upon Rehoboam to grant them ease and relief.


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