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Yet Jerobo′am the son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon the son of David, rose up and rebelled against his lord; and certain worthless scoundrels gathered about him and defied Rehobo′am the son of Solomon, when Rehobo′am was young and irresolute and could not withstand them.

“And now you think to withstand the kingdom of the Lord in the hand of the sons of David, because you are a great multitude and have with you the golden calves which Jerobo′am made you for 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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