Rehoboam

Definition

Rehoboam was one of the sons of King Solomon, and he became the king of the nation of Israel after Solomon died.

• At the beginning of his reign, Rehoboam was severe with his people, so ten of the tribes of Israel rebelled against him and formed the “kingdom of Israel” in the north.
• Rehoboam continued as king of the southern kingdom of Judah, which consisted of the remaining two tribes, Judah and Benjamin.
• Rehoboam was a wicked king who did not obey Yahweh, but worshiped false gods.

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(See also: kingdom of Israel, Judah, Solomon)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 3:10
• 1 Kings 11:41-43
• 1 Kings 14:21
• Matthew 1:7

Examples from the Bible stories

• __18:5 After Solomon died, his son, Rehoboam, became king. Rehoboam__ was a foolish man.
• __18:6 Rehoboam__ answered foolishly and told them, “You thought my father Solomon made you work hard, but I will make you work harder than he did, and I will punish you more harshly than he did.”
• __18:7 Ten of the tribes of the nation of Israel rebelled against Rehoboam__. Only two tribes remained faithful to him.

Word Data

• Strong’s: H7346, G44970