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.
DBY: And Rehoboam established Abijah the son of Maachah at the head, to be ruler among his brethren; for he thought to make him king.
KJV: And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.
JPS: 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.
WBS: And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought 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.
