2 Chronicles 11:22 - The Message22-23 Rehoboam designated Abijah son of Maacah as the “first son” and leader of the brothers—he intended to make him the next king. He was shrewd in deploying his sons in all the fortress cities that made up his defense system in Judah and Benjamin; he kept them happy with much food and many wives. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176922 And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition22 And Rehoboam made Abijah son of Maacah the chief prince among his brethren, for he intended to make him king. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)22 And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, even the prince among his brethren; for he was minded to make him king. See the chapterCommon English Bible22 Rehoboam named Abijah, Maacah’s son, as his successor in order to make him king. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version22 Truly, he appointed as the head, Abijah, the son of Maacah, to be the ruler over all his brothers. For he thought to make him king, See the chapter |