1 Kings 14:19-20·~1 min

Nadab Succeeds Jeroboam

The chapter points to the fuller record of Jeroboam’s reign and wars, then notes that he dies after twenty-two years and Nadab succeeds him.

A¹⁹s for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. ²⁰And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place.

Verse 19The rest of Jeroboam’s acts, including his wars and reign, are recorded elsewhere.

It closes his story in the usual royal summary form.

Verse 20Jeroboam reigns twenty-two years, dies, and his son Nadab becomes king after him.

It marks the end of his reign and the continuation of his house for the moment.

Passage shape

A quiet block diagram: each row is one authored paragraph movement, with verse numbers kept visible for scanning and deeper work.

vv. 19-20
The chapter points to the fuller record of Jeroboam’s reign and wars, then notes that he dies after twenty-two years and Nadab succeeds him.
This paragraph formally ends Jeroboam’s reign and hands the story to the next generation.
19 20

Section summaryThe account closes Jeroboam’s reign by pointing to the larger record of his wars and rule. After twenty-two years he dies, and Nadab his son takes the throne.

Role in the chapterThis brief section closes Jeroboam’s story in royal-annal form. After the prophecy against his house, the succession note leaves his line standing only for the moment, under the shadow of what has already been spoken.