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Berean Standard Bible

“During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar.”

2 Kings 24:1

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Babylon rises to power under Nebuchadnezzar. Judah's king Jehoiakim becomes his servant for a time.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar.

World English Bible (WEB)

In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years. Then he turned and rebelled against him.

King James Version (KJV)

In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

In his days, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, came up and Jehoiakim was his servant for three years; then he took up arms against him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

EN su tiempo subió Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia, al cual sirvió Joacim tres años; volvióse luego, y se rebeló contra él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Durante el reinado del rey Joacim, el rey Nabucodonosor, de Babilonia, atacó a Jerusalén. Joacim se rindió y le pagó tributos durante tres años, pero luego se rebeló.

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