Translations
Modern
When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon.
Traditional
And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.
Literal
And it came to pass, when Jeroboam son of Nebat heard it—he was in Egypt, because he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king—that Jeroboam returned from Egypt.
Latin
Quod cum audisset Jeroboam filius Nabat, qui erat in Ægypto (fugerat quippe illuc ante Salomonem), statim reversus est.
Original
Hebrew
English
When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon.
Notes
Jeroboam...had fled from King Solomon: See 1 Kings 11:26–40. Jeroboam returned from Egypt when he heard about Solomon's death.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Jeroboam: First king of the northern kingdom of Israel Nebat: Father of Jeroboam, the first king of Israel Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Topics
Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: Rehoboam (First Part of his Reign) Rehoboam: Refuses to Reform Abuses Rulers: Wicked: Rehoboam, Making the Yoke Heavy