18 The Israelites were subdued at that time. The Judahites succeeded because they depended on the Lord, the God of their ancestors.

19 Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron,[a] along with their surrounding villages. 20 Jeroboam no longer retained his power[b] during Abijah’s reign; ultimately, the Lord struck him(A) and he died.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 13:19 Alt Hb tradition reads Ephrain
  2. 13:20 Lit He did not restrain the power of Jeroboam

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