Sirach 47:21-23
Good News Translation
21 (A)It divided the nation, and a rival kingdom arose in northern Israel. 22 (B)But the Lord will always be merciful and keep all his promises.[a] He will never destroy the descendants of David, whom he chose and who loved him. So for Israel's sake he allowed David's family to survive.
Rehoboam and Jeroboam
23 (C)Solomon followed his ancestors in death and left one of his sons to rule after him. This was Rehoboam, a man of little intelligence and great foolishness,[b] whose policies caused a rebellion.
There was also the unspeakable[c] Jeroboam, who led northern Israel in sinful ways.
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- Sirach 47:22 Hebrew keep all his promises; Greek will not destroy what he made.
- Sirach 47:23 Hebrew great foolishness; Greek the people's fool.
- Sirach 47:23 Hebrew the unspeakable (one); Greek Jeroboam son of Nebat.
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