New International Version (NIV)
22Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maakah as crown prince among his brothers, in order to make him king.
2 Chronicles 11:22
2 Chronicles 11:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
22Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as head and leader among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
22Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah as head and leader among his brothers, for he intended to make him king.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
22Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah the chief leader among his brothers, because he intended to make him king.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
22Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
22Rehoboam appointed Maakah’s son Abijah to be the chief prince among his brothers. He did it because he wanted to make him king.