Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.
WEB
In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah,
YLT
In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam--Abijah reigneth over Judah;
DBT
In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Chronicles — Solomon to the exile — retold through the southern kings only. A priestly history that keeps its lens on the temple, on reform kings, and on the repentance formula (7:14) that will be quoted in a thousand sermons.
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC