1 Kings 11:28
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
And the man Ieroboam was a mightie man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he †was industrious, hee made him ruler ouer all the †charge of the house of Ioseph.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. did worke.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. burden.
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- Proverbs 22:29Rank 1 from verse 28
- 1 Kings 5:16Rank 2 from verse 28
16Beside the chief of Solomon’s officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
16Besides the chiefe of Solomons officers which were ouer the worke, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled ouer the people that wrought in the worke.
- 2 Samuel 19:20Rank 3 from verse 28
20For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.
20For thy seruant doeth know that I haue sinned: therefore behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Ioseph, to goe downe to meete my lord the king.
- Deuteronomy 1:12Rank 5 from verse 28
- Isaiah 14:25Rank 6 from verse 28
25That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders.
25That I will breake the Assyrian in my land, and vpon my mountaines tread him vnder foote: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders.
- Joshua 18:5Rank 7 from verse 28
5And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north.
5And they shall diuide it into seuen parts: Iudah shall abide in their coast on the South, and the house of Ioseph shall abide in their coasts on the North.
- Judges 1:22–23Rank 8 from verse 28
22¶ And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Beth-el: and the Lord was with them.
23And the house of Joseph sent to descry Beth-el. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.)
22¶ And the house of Ioseph, they also went vp against Bethel: and the LORD was with them.
23And the house of Ioseph sent to descrie Bethel (now the name of the citie before was *Luz)
- Matthew 11:30Rank 9 from verse 28
- Zechariah 10:6Rank 10 from verse 28
6And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the Lord their God, and will hear them.
6And I will strengthen the house of Iudah, and I will saue the house of Ioseph, and I will bring them againe to place them, for I haue mercie vpon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, & will heare them.
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1 Kings 11:28
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.
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Strength, courage, or ability, especially in war.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
1. As a connective, because, since, or in view of a stated fact. 2. Perceiving with the eyes; observing. 3. Recognizing, discerning, understanding, or foreseeing.
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1. Early in life or growth. 2. Offspring or young persons or creatures.
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industrious
Diligent, active, and careful in labour.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: One who governs or exercises authority. Sense 2: A straight measuring instrument.
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Sense 1: To command, enjoin, or solemnly require; a command or injunction. Sense 2: A duty, trust, care, oversight, or a person or thing entrusted. Sense 3: To impute or accuse; an accusation or liability imputed. Sense 4: To impose a burden, payment, or obligation; a cost or expense. Sense 5: To entrust with or make responsible for a person, duty, or burden.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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27And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.
27And this was the cause that hee lift vp his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and †repaired the breaches of the citie of Dauid his father.
28And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
28And the man Ieroboam was a mightie man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he †was industrious, hee made him ruler ouer all the †charge of the house of Ioseph.
Selected passage29And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:
29And it came to passe at that time when Ieroboam went out of Ierusalem, that the Prophet Ahiiah the Shilonite found him in the way: and hee had clad himselfe with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field.