1 Kings 11:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Solomon noticed that Jeroboam was a hard worker. So he put Jeroboam in charge of the work force from Manasseh and Ephraim.

Cross References

Genesis 47:6

I will let them live anywhere they choose in the land of Egypt, but I suggest that they settle in Goshen, the best part of our land. I would also like your finest shepherds to look after my own sheep and goats.”

2 Samuel 19:20

I know I was wrong. That's why I wanted to be the first one from the northern tribes to meet you.”

1 Kings 11:26

Jeroboam was from the town of Zeredah in Ephraim. His father Nebat had died, but his mother Zeruah was still alive. Jeroboam was one of Solomon's officials, but even he rebelled against Solomon.

1 Kings 14:7

Give your husband this message from the LORD God of Israel: “Jeroboam, you know that I, the LORD, chose you over anyone else to be the leader of my people Israel.

1 Kings 5:16

and over three thousand assistants to keep track of the work and to supervise the workers.

Proverbs 22:29

If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave.

Isaiah 14:25

I will wipe out every Assyrian in my country, and I will crush those on my mountains. I will free my people from slavery to the Assyrians.

Amos 5:6

Turn back to the LORD, you descendants of Joseph, and you will live. If you don't, the LORD will attack like fire. Bethel will burn to the ground, and no one can save it.

Zechariah 10:6

I will strengthen the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. And I will show mercy because I am the LORD, their God. I will answer their prayers and bring them home. Then it will seem as though I had never rejected them.

Matthew 11:30

This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.

Deuteronomy 1:12

But I cannot take care of all your problems and settle all your arguments alone.