Berean Standard Bible
“Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD.”
King Jeroboam had led the northern tribes away from Judah and set up rival worship centers with golden calves at Dan and Bethel. Chapter 13 opens as he stands at the altar in Bethel to offer incense.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD.
World English Bible (WEB)
Behold, a man of God came out of Judah by Yahweh’s word to Beth El; and Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense.
King James Version (KJV)
And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of Jehovah unto Beth-el: and Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Then a man of God came from Judah by the order of the Lord to Beth-el, where Jeroboam was by the altar, burning offerings.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y HE aquí que un varón de Dios por palabra de Jehová vino de Judá á Beth-el; y estando Jeroboam al altar para quemar perfumes,
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Cuando Jeroboán se acercaba al altar para quemar el incienso al becerro de oro, vino un profeta de Judá, de parte del Señor, y se le acercó.
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