Sirach 47:23 - Catholic Public Domain Version so that you would cause the kingdom to be divided, and an obstinate kingdom to rule from Ephraim. Tuilleadh leaganachaCommon English Bible Solomon rested with his ancestors, and he left behind one of his offspring— Rehoboam, a foolish man among the people, one lacking understanding. He caused the people to rebel because of his policy, led by Jeroboam, Nebat’s son, who made Israel sin and set Ephraim on its sinful path. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version That thou shouldst make the kingdom to be divided, and out of Ephraim a rebellious kingdom to rule. Good News Translation (US Version) Solomon followed his ancestors in death and left one of his sons to rule after him. This was Rehoboam, a man of little intelligence and great foolishness, whose policies caused a rebellion. There was also the unspeakable Jeroboam, who led northern Israel in sinful ways. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers So Solomon rested with his fathers. Of his offspring, he left behind him Rehoboam, the foolishness of the people, and one who lacked understanding, who made the people revolt by his counsel. Also Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, and gave a way of sin to Ephraim. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Solomon died, and the next king was his son Rehoboam, the nation's worst fool, and his senseless decisions caused the people to rebel. Then Jeroboam son of Nebat led the northern kingdom into sin. * Good News Bible (Anglicised) Solomon followed his ancestors in death and left one of his sons to rule after him. This was Rehoboam, a man of little intelligence and great foolishness, whose policies caused a rebellion. There was also the unspeakable Jeroboam, who led northern Israel in sinful ways. |