Other translations
American Standard Version
And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, even the prince among his brethren; for he was minded to make him king.
Darby Bible Translation
And Rehoboam established Abijah the son of Maachah at the head, to be ruler among his brethren; for he thought to make him king.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
But he put at the head of them Abia the son of Maacha to be the chief ruler over all his brethren: for he meant to make him king,
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, even the prince among his brethren: for he was minded to make him king.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
God's Word
Rehoboam appointed Abijah, son of Maacah, as family head and prince among his brothers. By doing this, Rehoboam could make him king.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief, leader among his brothers, intending to make him king.
International Standard Version
Later, Rehoboam appointed Abijah, his son from Maacah, as senior family leader among his brothers, since he intended to establish Abijah as king.
NET Bible
Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as the leader over his brothers, for he intended to name him his successor.
New American Standard Bible
Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as head and leader among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
New International Version
Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maakah as crown prince among his brothers, in order to make him king.
New Living Translation
Rehoboam appointed Maacah's son Abijah as leader among the princes, making it clear that he would be the next king.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.
The World English Bible
Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, [even] the prince among his brothers; for [he was minded] to make him king.