Verse 25

1 Kings 12:25

New Living Translation

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25 Jeroboam then built up the city of Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and it became his capital. Later he went and built up the town of Peniel.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יִּ֨בֶן יָרָבְעָ֧ם אֶת שְׁכֶ֛ם בְּ/הַ֥ר אֶפְרַ֖יִם וַ/יֵּ֣שֶׁב בָּ֑/הּ וַ/יֵּצֵ֣א מִ/שָּׁ֔ם וַ/יִּ֖בֶן אֶת פְּנוּאֵֽל

English Translation

And Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there; then he went out from there and built Penuel.

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Chapter 12 Context

1 Rehoboam went to Shechem, where all Israel had gathered to make him king. Focus ↗

2 When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard of this, he returned from Egypt, for he had fled to Egypt to escape... Focus ↗

3 The leaders of Israel summoned him, and Jeroboam and the whole assembly of Israel went to speak with... Focus ↗

4 “Your father was a hard master,” they said. “Lighten the harsh labor demands and heavy taxes that yo... Focus ↗

5 Rehoboam replied, “Give me three days to think this over. Then come back for my answer.” So the peop... Focus ↗

6 Then King Rehoboam discussed the matter with the older men who had counseled his father, Solomon. “W... Focus ↗

7 The older counselors replied, “If you are willing to be a servant to these people today and give the... Focus ↗

8 But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the older men and instead asked the opinion of the young men who... Focus ↗

9 “What is your advice?” he asked them. “How should I answer these people who want me to lighten the b... Focus ↗

10 The young men replied, “This is what you should tell those complainers who want a lighter burden: ‘M... Focus ↗

11 Yes, my father laid heavy burdens on you, but I’m going to make them even heavier! My father beat yo... Focus ↗

12 Three days later Jeroboam and all the people returned to hear Rehoboam’s decision, just as the king... Focus ↗

13 But Rehoboam spoke harshly to the people, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors Focus ↗

14 and followed the counsel of his younger advisers. He told the people, “My father laid heavy burdens... Focus ↗

15 So the king paid no attention to the people. This turn of events was the will of the LORD, for it fu... Focus ↗

16 When all Israel realized that the king had refused to listen to them, they responded, “Down with the... Focus ↗

17 But Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the towns of Judah. Focus ↗

18 King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, who was in charge of forced labor, to restore order, but the people of... Focus ↗

19 And to this day the northern tribes of Israel have refused to be ruled by a descendant of David. Focus ↗

20 When the people of Israel learned of Jeroboam’s return from Egypt, they called an assembly and made... Focus ↗

21 When Rehoboam arrived at Jerusalem, he mobilized the men of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin — 180,00... Focus ↗

22 But God (Elohim) said to Shemaiah, the man of God (Elohim), Focus ↗

23 “Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the people of Judah and Benjamin, and to... Focus ↗

24 ‘This is what the LORD says: Do not fight against your relatives, the Israelites. Go back home, for... Focus ↗

25 Jeroboam then built up the city of Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and it became his capital...

26 Jeroboam thought to himself, “Unless I am careful, the kingdom will return to the dynasty of David. Focus ↗

27 When these people go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices at the Temple of the LORD, they will again giv... Focus ↗

28 So on the advice of his counselors, the king made two gold calves. He said to the people, “It is too... Focus ↗

29 He placed these calf idols in Bethel and in Dan — at either end of his kingdom. Focus ↗

30 But this became a great sin, for the people worshiped the idols, traveling as far north as Dan to wo... Focus ↗

31 Jeroboam also erected buildings at the pagan shrines and ordained priests from the common people — t... Focus ↗

32 And Jeroboam instituted a religious festival in Bethel, held on the fifteenth day of the eighth mont... Focus ↗

33 So on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, a day that he himself had designated, Jeroboam offered... Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Kings
Chapter: Chapter 12 (33 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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