1 Kings 14:20

Verse

And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

And Jeroboam was king for twenty-two years, and was put to rest with his fathers, and Nadab his son became king in his place.

Free Bible Version

Jeroboam reigned for twenty-two years, and then he died. His son Nadab succeeded him as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the dayes which Ieroboam reigned, were two and twentie yeere: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his sonne reigned in his steade.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

Jeroboam ruled for 22 years; then he died [EUP] and his son Nadab became king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jeroboam reigned twenty-two years and then slept with his ancestors, and Nadab his son became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

The days which Jeroboam reigned were twenty two years; then he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

And the days that Jeroboam reigned [are] twenty and two years, and he lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Nadab his son in his stead.

Context

Nadab Succeeds Jeroboam

¹⁹As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.²⁰And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place.

Summary

This verse marks the end of King Jeroboam's reign over Israel, highlighting his evil deeds and the consequences of his actions. Despite being given the opportunity to rule by God, Jeroboam failed to follow the ways of the Lord and led the people into sin. The verse serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands, as well as the inevitable judgment that comes with disobedience. It also sets the stage for the subsequent rulers and events that will shape the history of Israel.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah,.... Over the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, when Jeroboam reigned over the other ten: Rehoboam was forty one years old when he began to reign; being born one year before his father Solomon began to reign, and so it might have been expected he would have begun his reign more wisely than he did: and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem; not half so long as his father and grandfather, being neither so wise nor so good a prince as either of them: the city which the Lord did choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there; to have a temple built for him, and his worship carried on in it; which was an aggravation of the sin of Rehoboam, that he should reign in such a place, and yet be guilty of the crimes he was; the three first years he reigned well, but afterwards forsook the law of the Lord, Ch2 11:17. and his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess; and which is observed again, Kg1 14:31, she being the instrument of drawing him into idolatry, which it is very probable she practised in the days of Solomon, Kg1 11:5.

1 Kings 14:20

Nadab Succeeds Jeroboam

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Berean Standard Bible

And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

And Jeroboam was king for twenty-two years, and was put to rest with his fathers, and Nadab his son became king in his place.

Free Bible Version

Jeroboam reigned for twenty-two years, and then he died. His son Nadab succeeded him as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the dayes which Ieroboam reigned, were two and twentie yeere: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his sonne reigned in his steade.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

Jeroboam ruled for 22 years; then he died [EUP] and his son Nadab became king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jeroboam reigned twenty-two years and then slept with his ancestors, and Nadab his son became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

The days which Jeroboam reigned were twenty two years; then he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

And the days that Jeroboam reigned [are] twenty and two years, and he lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Nadab his son in his stead.