ESV: And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
NIV: Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maakah as crown prince among his brothers, in order to make him king.
NASB: Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as head and leader among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
CSB: Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief, leader among his brothers, intending to make him king.
NLT: Rehoboam appointed Maacah’s son Abijah as leader among the princes, making it clear that he would be the next king.
KJV: And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.
NKJV: And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maachah as chief, to be leader among his brothers; for he intended to make him king.
