1 Kings 12:19

12:19 So Israel has been in rebellion against the Davidic dynasty to this very day.

1 Kings 12:26

12:26 Jeroboam then thought to himself: “Now the Davidic dynasty could regain the kingdom.

tn Heb “said in his heart.”

tn Heb “Now the kingdom could return to the house of David.” The imperfect verbal form translated “could return” is understood as having a potential force here. Perhaps this is not strong enough; another option is “will return.”