KJV - And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.

ASV - And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, `even' the prince among his brethren; for `he was minded' to make him king.

BBE - Rehoboam made Abijah, the son of Maacah, chief and ruler among his brothers, for it was his purpose to make him king.

WEB - Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, [even] the prince among his brothers; for [he was minded] to make him king.

YLT - And Rehoboam appointeth for head Abijah son of Maachah, for leader among his brethren, for to cause him to reign.

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