translation.en: 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.
translation.me: Sotheli he ordeynede Abia, the sone of Maacha, in the heed, duyk ouer alle hise britheren; for he thouyte to make Abia kyng,