1 Kings 12:25

Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 12:25

BSB

Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.

AKJV

Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelled therein; and went out from there, and built Penuel.

CPDV

Then Jeroboam built up Shechem, on mount Ephraim, and he lived there. And departing from there, he built up Penuel.

ERV

Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and he went out from thence, and built Penuel.

NHEB

Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and lived in it; and he went out from there, and built Penuel.

SMT

And Jeroboam will build Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwell in it; and he will go forth from there and build Penuel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 12:25

ThenJeroboamH3379Proper Name Masculine builtH1129Verb ShechemH7927inmountH2022Noun Masculine EphraimH669Proper Name MasculineanddweltH3427VerbthereinandwentoutH3318VerbfromthenceandbuiltH1129Verb PenuelH6439

Commentary for 1 Kings 12:25

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Overview of 1 Kings 12:25

Summary

Jeroboam fortifies cities in northern territory

Place

Ephraim

Event

King builds fortified cities

Estimated Time Period

c. 930 BC