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And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 12 of 1 Kings. Rehoboam first consults the elders who had served Solomon and then the young men who had grown up with him. The elders recommend serving the people and speaking kindly to them, while the young men advise increasing the burden even further. The scene contrasts two conceptions of power: authority as service or authority as a demonstration of strength. Rehoboam’s decision will be decisive for the kingdom’s future.
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Compare 1 Kings 12:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Sie sprachen zu ihm: Wirst du heute diesem Volk einen Dienst tun und ihnen zu Willen sein und sie erhören und ihnen gute Worte geben, so werden sie dir untertänig sein dein Leben lang.
Español · RVR1909 Y ellos le hablaron, diciendo: Si tú fueres hoy siervo de este pueblo, y lo sirvieres, y respondiéndole buenas palabras les hablares, ellos te servirán para siempre.
Español · NTBT Ellos le respondieron: «Si hoy te haces servidor de este pueblo, lo sirves y le respondes con buenas palabras, ellos serán tus servidores para siempre».
Français · LSG Et voici ce qu'ils lui dirent: Si aujourd'hui tu rends service à ce peuple, si tu leur cèdes, et si tu leur réponds par des paroles bienveillantes, ils seront pour toujours tes serviteurs.
Italiano · DIO1885 Ed essi gli risposero, dicendo: Se oggi tu ti sottometti a questo popolo, e te gli rendi soggetto, e gli dài buona risposta, e buone parole, egli ti sarà soggetto in perpetuo.
Português · ARC E eles lhe falaram, dizendo: Se hoje fores servo deste povo, e o servires, e respondendo-lhe, lhe falares boas palavras, todos os dias serão teus servos.
中文 · RCUV 他們對他說：「現在王若像僕人一樣服事這百姓，用好話回覆他們，他們就永遠作王的僕人了。」
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