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Abijam Reigns in Judah

1 Kings 15:6

In 10 translations

BSB
And there was war between the houses of Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Abijam’s life.Literally war between Rehoboam (most Hebrew manuscripts); some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac war between Abijam (that is, Abijah); most LXX texts do not contain this verse.Literally of his life
KJV
And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
WEB
Now there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
ASV
Now there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
LSV
and there has been war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
YLT
and war hath been between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
DBY
And there had been war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
DRC
But there was war between Roboam and Jeroboam all the time of his life.
GNV
And there was warre betweene Rehoboam and Ieroboam as long as he liued.
JPS
Now there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.

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Original-language editions

WLC
וּמִלְחָמָ֨ה הָיְתָ֧ה בֵין־רְחַבְעָ֛ם וּבֵ֥ין יָרָבְעָ֖ם כָּל־יְמֵ֥י חַיָּֽיו׃

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👤 Jeroboam👤 Rehoboam◆ Reign of Abijam

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  • 1 Kings 14:30There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.

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