Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Jeroboam was a valiant soldier, and because Solomon observed that the young man was able to get things done, he set him in charge over all of the conscripted labor from the household of Joseph.
New American Standard Bible
Now the man Jeroboam was a valiant warrior, and when
King James Version
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Holman Bible
Now the man Jeroboam was capable, and Solomon noticed the young man because he was getting things done. So he appointed him over the entire labor force of the house of Joseph.
A Conservative Version
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. And Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he gave him charge over all the labor of the house of Joseph.
American Standard Version
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he gave him charge over all the labor of the house of Joseph.
Amplified
The man Jeroboam was a brave warrior and when Solomon saw that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of all the forced labor of the house of Joseph.
Bible in Basic English
And Jeroboam was an able and responsible man; and Solomon saw that he was a good worker and made him overseer of all the work given to the sons of Joseph.
Darby Translation
and the man Jeroboam was strong and valiant; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Julia Smith Translation
And the man Jeroboam mighty of strength: and Solomon will see the boy that he did work, and he will appoint him for the burden of the house of Joseph.
King James 2000
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now the man Jeroboam [was] a man of ability, and Solomon saw that the young man {was a diligent worker}, so he appointed him over all of the forced labor for the house of Joseph.
Modern King James verseion
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of war. And Solomon, seeing that the young man was doing work, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And this fellow Jeroboam was an active man. And when Solomon saw the young man, that he wrought so lustily in the work, he made him ruler over all the charges of the house of Joseph.
NET Bible
Jeroboam was a talented man; when Solomon saw that the young man was an accomplished worker, he made him the leader of the work crew from the tribe of Joseph.
New Heart English Bible
The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he put him in charge of all the labor of the house of Joseph.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, the man Jeroboam, being an able Solomon observed his servant, that he man, was, one to execute a work, so he gave him oversight of all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Webster
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon, seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
World English Bible
The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he put him in charge of all the labor of the house of Joseph.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the man Jeroboam is mighty in valour, and Solomon seeth the young man that he is doing business, and appointeth him over all the burden of the house of Joseph.
Themes
Backsliders » Instances of » Solomon
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Industry » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Industry » Instances of » Jeroboam
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 1 jeroboam (1)
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Flees to egypt to escape from solomon
Jeroboam » First king of israel after the revolt » Promoted by solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 1 jeroboam (1)
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Promotion » Instances of » Jeroboam, from a slave to the throne
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 11:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Enemies
27 and this is why he rose in rebellion against the king: Solomon had built up the terrace ramparts in the city of his father David in order to repair a weakness. 28 Jeroboam was a valiant soldier, and because Solomon observed that the young man was able to get things done, he set him in charge over all of the conscripted labor from the household of Joseph. 29 During that time, Jeroboam left Jerusalem and the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met him on the road. Ahijah had wrapped himself up in a new cloak, and both of them were alone on the open road.
Cross References
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
Deuteronomy 1:12
How can I bear the burden of you and your bickering all by myself?
Joshua 18:5
They'll divide it seven ways. Judah will stay in its territory on the south and the house of Joseph will remain in its territory on the north.
Judges 1:22-23
Then the army of the tribe of Joseph attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them.
2 Samuel 19:20
because your servant knows that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first one from the entire house of Joseph to meet your majesty the king."
1 Kings 5:16
Solomon also employed 3,300 officials to supervise the work and to manage the people employed in the construction.
Isaiah 14:25
to crush the Assyrian in my land, and on my mountains I will trample him down. His yoke will turn away from you, and his burden from your shoulders."
Amos 5:6
"Seek the LORD and live! Otherwise, he may break out like a fire in the house of Joseph and devour Bethel, and there will be no one to extinguish it.
Zechariah 10:6
"I will fortify the house of Judah, and the house of Joseph I will save. I will surely bring them back, because I care about them. They will be as if I had never cast them away. Since I am the LORD their God, I will answer them.
Matthew 11:30
because my yoke is pleasant, and my burden is light."