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.
Soþeli he ordeynede Abia, þe sone of Maacha, in þe heed, duyk ouer alle hise briþeren; for he thouyte to make Abia kyng,