1 Kings 12:3
What does 1 Kings 12:3 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Kings 12:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
KJV
King James Version · 1611That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And all the men of Israel came to Rehoboam and said,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862that they send and call for him; and they come--Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel--and speak unto Rehoboam, saying,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they sent and called him: and Jeroboam came, and all the multitude of Israel, and they spoke to Roboam, saying:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and they sent and called him), that Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
Context
v.2And 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,
v.3This passage
v.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.
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