1 Kings 12:31

And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 12:31

BSB
Jeroboam also built shrines on the high places and appointed from every class of people priests who were not Levites.
AKJV
And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.
CPDV
And he made shrines on the high places, and he made priests out of the lowest people, who were not of the sons of Levi.
ERV
And he made houses of high places, and made priests from among all the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.
NHEB
And he made houses on high places, and made priests from among all the people, who were not of the sons of Levi.
SMT
And he will make a house of heights, and be will make priests from the ends of the people who were not of the sons of Levi.

Commentary for 1 Kings 12:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 12:31
Summary
King establishes non-Levitical priesthood
Place
Israel
Event
Unauthorized priests appointed
Estimated Time Period
c. 930 BC
Category
Ritual