Parallel Verses
Amplified
The man Jeroboam was a brave warrior and when Solomon saw that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of all the forced labor of the house of Joseph.
New American Standard Bible
Now the man Jeroboam was a valiant warrior, and when
King James Version
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Holman Bible
Now the man Jeroboam was capable, and Solomon noticed the young man because he was getting things done. So he appointed him over the entire labor force of the house of Joseph.
International Standard Version
Jeroboam was a valiant soldier, and because Solomon observed that the young man was able to get things done, he set him in charge over all of the conscripted labor from the household of Joseph.
A Conservative Version
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. And Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he gave him charge over all the labor of the house of Joseph.
American Standard Version
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he gave him charge over all the labor of the house of Joseph.
Bible in Basic English
And Jeroboam was an able and responsible man; and Solomon saw that he was a good worker and made him overseer of all the work given to the sons of Joseph.
Darby Translation
and the man Jeroboam was strong and valiant; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Julia Smith Translation
And the man Jeroboam mighty of strength: and Solomon will see the boy that he did work, and he will appoint him for the burden of the house of Joseph.
King James 2000
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now the man Jeroboam [was] a man of ability, and Solomon saw that the young man {was a diligent worker}, so he appointed him over all of the forced labor for the house of Joseph.
Modern King James verseion
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of war. And Solomon, seeing that the young man was doing work, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And this fellow Jeroboam was an active man. And when Solomon saw the young man, that he wrought so lustily in the work, he made him ruler over all the charges of the house of Joseph.
NET Bible
Jeroboam was a talented man; when Solomon saw that the young man was an accomplished worker, he made him the leader of the work crew from the tribe of Joseph.
New Heart English Bible
The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he put him in charge of all the labor of the house of Joseph.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, the man Jeroboam, being an able Solomon observed his servant, that he man, was, one to execute a work, so he gave him oversight of all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Webster
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon, seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
World English Bible
The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he put him in charge of all the labor of the house of Joseph.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the man Jeroboam is mighty in valour, and Solomon seeth the young man that he is doing business, and appointeth him over all the burden of the house of Joseph.
Themes
Backsliders » Instances of » Solomon
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Industry » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Industry » Instances of » Jeroboam
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 1 jeroboam (1)
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Flees to egypt to escape from solomon
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Promoted by solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 1 jeroboam (1)
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Promotion » Instances of » Jeroboam, from a slave to the throne
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 11:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Enemies
27 Now this is the reason why he rebelled against the king: Solomon built the Millo (fortification) and he repaired and closed the breach of the city of his father David. 28 The man Jeroboam was a brave warrior and when Solomon saw that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of all the forced labor of the house of Joseph. 29 It came about at that time, when Jeroboam left Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road. Now Ahijah had covered himself with a new cloak; and the two of them were alone in the field.
Cross References
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work?
He will stand [in honor] before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
Deuteronomy 1:12
How can I alone bear the weight and pressure and burden of you and your strife (contention) and complaining?
Joshua 18:5
They shall divide it into seven parts; [the tribe of] Judah shall remain in its territory on the south, and the
Judges 1:22-23
The
2 Samuel 19:20
For your servant knows that I have sinned; therefore, behold, I have come today, the first of all the
1 Kings 5:16
besides Solomon’s 3,300 chief deputies who were in charge of the project and who were in charge of the people doing the work.
Isaiah 14:25
to break the Assyrian in My land, and on My mountains I will trample him underfoot. Then the Assyrian’s
Amos 5:6
“Seek the Lord [search diligently for Him and long for Him as your most essential need] so that you may live,
Or He will rush down like a [devouring] fire, O
And there will be no one to quench the flame for [idolatrous]
Zechariah 10:6
“I will strengthen the house of Judah [making it superior],
And I will save the house of Joseph.
I will bring them back [and allow them to live securely],
Because I have had compassion on them.
They will be as though I had not rejected them,
For I am the Lord their God, and I will listen and answer them.
Matthew 11:30