§ 02 · King James Bible
2 Kings 17:21
For he rent Israel from the house of David; and they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king: and Jeroboam drave Israel from following the LORD, and made them sin a great sin.
Simple English
He divided Israel from the family of David and made Jeroboam, son of Nebat, their king. Jeroboam led Israel away from following God and caused them to commit a serious sin.
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