1 Kings 11:27
1 Kings 11:27-28 The Message (MSG)
This is why he rebelled. Solomon had built the outer defense system (the Millo) and had restored the fortifications that were in disrepair from the time of his father David. Jeroboam stood out during the construction as strong and able. When Solomon observed what a good worker he was, he put the young man in charge of the entire workforce of the tribe of Joseph.
1 Kings 11:27 King James Version (KJV)
And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father.
1 Kings 11:27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now this was the reason why he rebelled against the king: Solomon built the Millo, and closed up the breach of the city of his father David.
1 Kings 11:27 New Century Version (NCV)
This is the story of how Jeroboam turned against the king. Solomon was filling in the land and repairing the wall of Jerusalem, the city of David, his father.
1 Kings 11:27 American Standard Version (ASV)
And this was the reason why he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breach of the city of David his father.
1 Kings 11:27 New International Version (NIV)
Here is the account of how he rebelled against the king: Solomon had built the terraces and had filled in the gap in the wall of the city of David his father.
1 Kings 11:27 New King James Version (NKJV)
And this is what caused him to rebel against the king: Solomon had built the Millo and repaired the damages to the City of David his father.
1 Kings 11:27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now this is the reason why he rebelled against the king: Solomon built the Millo (fortification) and he repaired and closed the breach of the city of his father David.