During Asa’s second year as king of Judah, Nadab, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel. Nadab ruled over Israel for two years.
Proverbs 28:2 - Easy To Read Version A country filled with people that break the law will have many bad rulers that rule only a short time. But a wise ruler will rule a long time in a country where people understand \{the need to obey the law\}. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: But by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, and knowledge, its stability will long continue. American Standard Version (1901) For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Common English Bible When a land rebels, there are many leaders; but a person with understanding brings order. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged. |
During Asa’s second year as king of Judah, Nadab, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel. Nadab ruled over Israel for two years.
This happened during the third year that Asa was the king of Judah. And Baasha became the next king of Israel.
A city becomes great when the honest people living there give it their blessing. But the things an evil person says can destroy a city.
But there was a wise man in that town. That wise man was poor, but he used his wisdom to save his town. After everything was finished, the people forgot about that poor man.
Your cities have been destroyed for many, many years. But new cities will be built, and the foundations of these cities will continue for many, many years. You will be called “The One Who Fixes Fences.” And you will be called, “The One Who Builds Roads and Houses.”
So, king, please accept my advice. I advise you to stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing bad things. And be kind to poor people. Then you might continue to be successful.”
I was angry, and I gave you a king. And when I became very angry, I took him away.