1 Kings 12:26-27

12:26 Jeroboam then thought to himself: ¹  “Now the Davidic dynasty could regain the kingdom. ²  12:27 If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem, ³  their loyalty could shift to their former master, ⁴  King Rehoboam of Judah. They might kill me and return to King Rehoboam of Judah.”

[12:26]  ¹ tn Heb “said in his heart.”

[12:26]  ² tn Heb “Now the kingdom could return to the house of David.” The imperfect verbal form translated “could return” is understood as having a potential force here. Perhaps this is not strong enough; another option is “will return.”

[12:27]  ³ map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.

[12:27]  ⁴ tn Heb “the heart of these people could return to their master.”