1 Kings 11:16
What does 1 Kings 11:16 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Kings 11:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom);
KJV
King James Version · 1611(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom);
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949(For Joab and all Israel were there six months till every male in Edom had been cut off;)
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for six months did Joab abide there, and all Israel, till the cutting off of every male in Edom--
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752(For Joab remained there six months with all Israel, till he had slain every male in Edom,)
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890(for Joab abode there six months with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom),
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