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.

Rehoboam made Abijah, the son of Maacah, chief and ruler among his brothers, for it was his purpose to make him king.

και κατεστησεν ο Ροβοαμ αρχοντα τον Αβια τον υιον της Μααχα, δια να αρχη επι τους αδελφους αυτου· διοτι εστοχαζετο να καμη αυτον βασιλεα·

And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.