³⁷ However, as for you, I will take you, and you will rule^(A) over all that your heart desires;^(B) you will be king over Israel.

Jeroboam Rebels Against Solomon

²⁶ Also, Jeroboam son of Nebat rebelled^(A) against the king. He was one of Solomon’s officials, an Ephraimite from Zeredah, and his mother was a widow named Zeruah.

²¹ Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once and assemble all Israel for my lord the king, so that they may make a covenant^(A) with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.”^(B) So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.

²⁶ Use the silver to buy whatever you like: cattle, sheep, wine or other fermented drink,^(A) or anything you wish. Then you and your household shall eat there in the presence of the Lord your God and rejoice.^(B)