1 Kings 14:20

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“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the days that Jeroboam reigned <FI>are<Fi> twenty and two years, and he lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Nadab his son in his stead.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 14:20 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Kings 2:10Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.
  2. 1 Kings 11:43And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.
  3. 1 Kings 15:25In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.
  4. 2 Chronicles 13:2and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.
  5. 2 Chronicles 13:20Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.
  6. Job 14:12so a man lies down and does not rise. Until the heavens are no more, he will not be awakened or roused from sleep.
  7. Psalms 3:5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
  8. Psalms 4:8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

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