Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Jeroboam thought in his heart, "Now might the kingdom return to the house of David again.
New American Standard Bible
Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom will return to the house of David.
King James Version
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
Holman Bible
Jeroboam said to himself, “The way things are going now, the kingdom might return to the house of David.
International Standard Version
Jeroboam was thinking to himself, "The kingdom is about to return to David's control.
A Conservative Version
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now the kingdom will return to the house of David.
American Standard Version
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now will the kingdom return to the house of David:
Amplified
Jeroboam [doubted God’s promise to him and] said in his heart, “Now the kingdom will return to the house of David.
Bible in Basic English
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now the kingdom will go back to the family of David:
Darby Translation
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jeroboam will say in his heart, Now will the kingdom turn back to the house of David.
King James 2000
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Jeroboam {said to himself}, "Now the kingdom will return to the house of David
Modern King James verseion
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now the kingdom shall return to the house of David!
NET Bible
Jeroboam then thought to himself: "Now the Davidic dynasty could regain the kingdom.
New Heart English Bible
Jeroboam said in his heart, "Now the kingdom will return to the house of David.
The Emphasized Bible
And Jeroboam said in his heart, - Now, shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
Webster
And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
World English Bible
Jeroboam said in his heart, "Now the kingdom will return to the house of David.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Jeroboam saith in his heart, 'Now doth the kingdom turn back to the house of David --
Themes
Beth-el » A city » A city north of jerusalem » Jeroboam institutes idolatrous worship at
Calves of jeroboam » Made to prevent the israelites going to jerusalem
Church and state » State superior to religion » Jeroboam, in subverting the jewish religion
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Subverts the religion of moses
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jeroboam
Offence » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Religion » National » Subverted by jeroboam
Religion » National » Established by jeroboam
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Jeroboam, perverting the true worship
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 12:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jeroboam Becomes King Over Israel
25 Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein. And went from thence and built Penuel. 26 And Jeroboam thought in his heart, "Now might the kingdom return to the house of David again. 27 For if this people shall go up and do sacrifice in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, then shall their hearts turn again unto their lord Rehoboam king of Judah. And so shall they kill me and go again to Rehoboam king of Judah."
Cross References
1 Samuel 27:1
Then thought David in his heart, "I may perish, one day or other, by the hands of Saul. There is no better for me, than to flee into the land of the Philistines; that Saul, of very despair to find me, may cease to seek me anymore in all the coasts of Israel: for so I may escape his hand."
1 Kings 11:38
And if thou shalt hearken unto all that I command thee, and shalt walk in my ways and do that is right in my sight, that thou keep mine ordinances and commandments as David my servant did: then will I be with thee and build thee a house that shall continue, as I built for my servant David, and will give Israel unto thee.
2 Chronicles 20:20
And so they arose early in the morning and gat them out unto the wilderness of Tekoa. And as they went out Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Hear me, Judah and the inhabiters of Jerusalem: Believe in the LORD your God, and so shall ye continue: and believe his prophets and so shall ye prosper."
Psalm 14:1
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} The fool hath said in his heart, "Tush, there is no God." They are corrupt, and become abominable in their doings; there is none that doeth good, no not one.
Isaiah 7:9
And the chief city of Ephraim is Samaria, but the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. And if ye believe not, there shall no promise be kept with you.'"
Jeremiah 38:18-21
But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans which shall set fire upon it, and thou shalt not be able to escape them."
Mark 2:6-8
And there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
Luke 7:39
When the Pharisee which bade him to his house, saw that, he spake within himself, saying, "If this man were a prophet, he would surely have known who and what manner woman this is which toucheth him, for she is a sinner."
John 11:47-50
Then gathered the high priests and the Pharisees a council and said, "What do we? This man doeth many miracles.
John 12:10-11
The high priests therefore held a council that they might put Lazarus to death also,
John 12:19
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "Perceive ye, how we prevail nothing? Behold, all the whole world goeth away after him."
Acts 4:16-17
saying, "What shall we do to these men? For a manifest sign is done by them, and is openly known to all them that dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it: