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Berean Standard Bible

“After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD.”

2 Chronicles 12:1

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Rehoboam's kingdom has been established and strengthened after the split of the kingdom. But things change once he feels secure.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned Yahweh’s law, and all Israel with him.

King James Version (KJV)

And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it came to pass, when the kingdom of Rehoboam was established, and he was strong, that he forsook the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now when Rehoboam's position as king had been made certain, and he was strong, he gave up the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y COMO Roboam hubo confirmado el reino, dejó la ley de Jehová, y con él todo Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero justo cuando Roboán se encontraba en la cima de su popularidad y poder, abandonó la ley del Señor, y el pueblo lo siguió en este pecado.

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