1 Kings 12:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When the Israelites heard that Jeroboam was back, they called everyone together. Then they sent for Jeroboam and made him king of Israel. Only the people from the tribe of Judah remained loyal to David's family.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:2

So they stopped following David and went off with Sheba. But the people of Judah stayed close to David all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:13

When I do, I will still let him rule one tribe, because I have not forgotten that David was my servant and Jerusalem is my city.

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 11:32

But Solomon will still rule one tribe, since he is the son of David my servant, and Jerusalem is my chosen city.

1 Kings 11:35

Then I will give you ten tribes to rule,

1 Kings 11:36

but Solomon's son will still rule one tribe. This way, my servant David will always have a descendant ruling in Jerusalem, the city where I have chosen to be worshipped.

1 Kings 11:37

“You will be king of Israel and will rule every nation you want.

2 Kings 17:21

Earlier, when the LORD took the northern tribes away from David's family, the people living in northern Israel chose Jeroboam son of Nebat as their king. Jeroboam caused the Israelites to sin and to stop worshipping the LORD.

Hosea 11:12

Israel is deceitful to me, their loyal and holy God; they surround me with lies, and Judah worships other gods.

Hosea 8:4

You chose kings and leaders without consulting me; you made silver and gold idols that led to your downfall.

1 Samuel 10:24

“Look closely at the man the LORD has chosen!” Samuel told the crowd. “There is no one like him!” The crowd shouted, “Long live the king!”