1 Kings

Starts with King Solomon's reign, his wisdom, and building the temple, then the kingdom dividing into Israel and Judah.

Chapter 14

KJV - 1 Kings 14:7

Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,

"Go and tell Jeroboam, 'The Lord God of Israel says, Because I lifted you up from among the people and made you their leader, now..."

King James Version

Simple English

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