Abijah set the battle in order with an army of valiant warriors, four hundred thousand choice men. Jeroboam also drew up in battle formation against him with eight hundred thousand choice men, mighty men of valor.
Abias laurehun mila gudari aukeratu eta adoretsurekin abiatu zen borrokara; Jeroboamek, berriz, zortziehun mila gudari ausartekin egin zion aurre.