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But Jeroboam son of Nebat, an official who served Solomon, the son of David, rose up and rebelled against his master. Worthless, good-for-nothing men gathered around him. They strongly opposed Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, when he was young and indecisive and not strong enough to stand up against them. Now you are planning to take your stand against the kingdom of the Lord, which is under the control of the sons of David. You are a great horde, and you have the golden calves with you, which Jeroboam made to be your gods.

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Yet Jeroboam son of Nebat, an official of Solomon son of David, rebelled(A) against his master. Some worthless scoundrels(B) gathered around him and opposed Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young and indecisive(C) and not strong enough to resist them.

“And now you plan to resist the kingdom of the Lord, which is in the hands of David’s descendants.(D) You are indeed a vast army and have with you(E) the golden calves(F) that Jeroboam made to be your gods.

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