Who was Rehoboam in the Bible?

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Position held

King of Judah, King of Israel

👨‍👦 Father

Solomon

👩‍👧 Mother

Naamah

Siblings

Menelik I

👪 Children

Abijah of Judah

Zaham

👼 Date of birth

-971

Place of birth

Jerusalem

💀Date of death

-913

Place of death

Jerusalem

Age at death

58


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Rehoboam's Reign

Rehoboam's Reign

2 Chronicles 11

Summary

Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon and the grandson of King David. He became the king of Judah after the death of his father and the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah). Rehoboam is famous for his controversial reign, which was marked by political and military challenges. He faced a rebellion led by Jeroboam, who sought to break away from the rule of the southern kingdom and establish a separate kingdom in the north. Rehoboam was born in Jerusalem and died in the city of Jerusalem as well. The cause of his death is not specified in the biblical text. Despite the challenges of his reign, Rehoboam is considered an important figure in the history of the southern kingdom of Judah. His legacy continues to be studied and remembered today as a key figure in the division of the united kingdom of Israel.

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How many times Rehoboam was mentioned in the bible?

Rehoboam appears None times in the bible.

Where is the story of Rehoboam begins in the Bible?

Rehoboam first mention in the bible is in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 43. Read the full chapter

FAQ

Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon and the grandson of King David. He became the king of Judah after the death of his father and the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah). Rehoboam is famous for his controversial reign, which was marked by political and military challenges. He faced a rebellion led by Jeroboam, who sought to break away from the rule of the southern kingdom and establish a separate kingdom in the north. Rehoboam was born in Jerusalem and died in the city of Jerusalem as well. The cause of his death is not specified in the biblical text. Despite the challenges of his reign, Rehoboam is considered an important figure in the history of the southern kingdom of Judah. His legacy continues to be studied and remembered today as a key figure in the division of the united kingdom of Israel.

first mention in the bible is in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 43.

The mother of Rehoboam is Naamah.

The father of Rehoboam is .

Abijah of Judah

Zaham

Menelik I

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