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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem; for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest’s office to Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest’s office unto the LORD:

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest`s office unto Jehovah;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the Levites gave up their living-places and their property, and came to Judah and Jerusalem; for Jeroboam and his sons had sent them away, not letting them be priests to the Lord;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque los Levitas dejaban sus ejidos y sus posesiones, y se venían á Judá y á Jerusalem: pues Jeroboam y sus hijos los echaban del ministerio de Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sin embargo, los sacerdotes y levitas de las otras tribus procedieron a abandonar sus hogares y se trasladaron a Judá y a Jerusalén, porque el rey Jeroboán los había despedido y prohibido ejercer el sacerdocio del Señor.

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