KJV:
The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.
NASB:
There were six steps to the throne and a round top to the throne at its rear, and arms on each side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the arms.
KJV:
And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.
NASB:
Twelve lions were standing there on the six steps on the one side and on the other; nothing like it was made for any other kingdom.
KJV:
And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.
NASB:
and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD had commanded.
KJV:
Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.
NASB:
So the LORD said to Solomon, "Because you have done this, and you have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you, and will give it to your servant.
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.
NASB:
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.
KJV:
And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.
NASB:
'Thus I will afflict the descendants of David for this, but not always.'"
KJV:
And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?
NASB:
King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon while he was still alive, saying, "How do you counsel me to answer this people?"
KJV:
And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.
NASB:
Then they spoke to him, saying, "If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant them their petition, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever."
KJV:
And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?
NASB:
So he said to them, "What counsel do you give that we may answer this people who have spoken to me, saying, 'Lighten the yoke which your father put on us'?"