2 Chronicles 11:22

And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 11:22

BSB
Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.
AKJV
And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brothers: for he thought to make him king.
CPDV
Truly, he appointed as the head, Abijah, the son of Maacah, to be the ruler over all his brothers. For he thought to make him king,
ERV
And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, even the prince among his brethren: for he was minded to make him king.
NHEB
Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, the prince among his brothers; for he intended to make him king.
SMT
And Rehoboam will set up for head, Abijah son of Maacah for leader over his brethren: in order to make him king.

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 11:22

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Overview of 2 Chronicles 11:22
Summary
King designates favored son as leader
Place
Judah
Event
Abijah appointed chief
Estimated Time Period
c. 930 BC
Category
Narrative