1 Kings 12:1

KJV

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

— 1 Kings 12:1, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Rehoboam goes to Shechem for the whole assembly to make him king; the people request relief from Solomon's heavy burdens. Rehoboam ignores the elder counselors and follows the young men's advice to make the yoke heavier—Israel rebels. Jeroboam becomes king …

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Other Translations

ASV

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

YLT

And Rehoboam goeth to Shechem, for to Shechem hath all Israel come to make him king.

BBE

And Rehoboam went to Shechem, where all Israel had come together to make him king,

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