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Jeroboam son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon son of David, rose up and rebelled against his master. Lawless good-for-nothing men[a] gathered around him and conspired[b] against Rehoboam son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was an inexperienced young man[c] and could not resist them. Now you are declaring that you will resist the Lord’s rule through the Davidic dynasty.[d] You have a huge army,[e] and bring with you the gold calves that Jeroboam made for you as gods.

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  1. 2 Chronicles 13:7 tn Heb “empty men, sons of wickedness.”
  2. 2 Chronicles 13:7 tn Heb “strengthened themselves.”
  3. 2 Chronicles 13:7 tn Heb “a young man and tender of heart.”
  4. 2 Chronicles 13:8 tn Heb “the kingdom of the Lord by the hand of the sons of David.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 13:8 tn Or “horde”; or “multitude.”