Nadab son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of King Asa of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.
Proverbs 28:2 - Tree of Life Version When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a man of discernment and knowledge maintains order. 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. |
Nadab son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of King Asa of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.
So Baasa slew him, in the third year of King Asa of Judah, and became king in his place.
Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
Now a poor, wise man was found in it, and he delivered the city by his shrewdness. Yet nobody remembered that poor man!
Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins, will raise up the age-old foundations, will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets for Dwelling.
the king exclaimed, “Is this not the great Babylon that I have built as the royal residence by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?”