1 Kings 12:2DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 2 of 33
"And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard , (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)"
In context
1And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.
2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard , (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)
3That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
4Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.