2 Chronicles 13:1

What does 2 Chronicles 13:1 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 13:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam--Abijah reigneth over Judah;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam, Abia reigned over Juda.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.

Context

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v.2Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Chronicles 12:16

    And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.

  • 1 Kings 15:1

    Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.

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