“And Rehoboam made Abiiah the sonne of Maacah the chiefe, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, [to be] ruler among his brethren: for [he thought] to make him king.
- King James Version
Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as head and leader among his brothers, for he {intended} to make him king.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Rehoboam made Abijah, the son of Maacah, chief and ruler among his brothers, for it was his purpose to make him king.
- Basic English Bible
And Rehoboam established Abijah the son of Maachah at the head, to be ruler among his brethren; for [he thought] to make him king.
- Darby Bible
And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.
- Webster's Bible
Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, [even] the prince among his brothers; for [he was minded] to make him king.
- World English Bible
And Rehoboam appointeth for head Abijah son of Maachah, for leader among his brethren, for to cause him to reign.
- Youngs Literal Bible
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.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 2 Chronicles 11:22
11:22 Ruler - He declared him his successor, and gave him the dominion over, his brethren.