NET
22 Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as the leader over his brothers, for he intended to name him his successor.
Darby
22 And Rehoboam established Abijah the son of Maachah at the head, to be ruler among his brethren; for [he thought] to make him king.
KJV
22 And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, [to be] ruler among his brethren: for [he thought] to make him king.