The meaning of “רְחַבְעָם”
Understanding Rᵉchabʻâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Rehoboam. - § Rehoboam = "a people has enlarged" - Rechabam, an Israelite king 1) son of Solomon and the 1st king of Jud...
רְחַבְעָם
Rehoboam. - § Rehoboam = "a people has enlarged" - Rechabam, an Israelite king 1) son of Solomon and the 1st king of Judah after the split up of the kingdom of Israel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 12:23 | “Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying,” Word: רְחַבְעָם (Rᵉchabʻâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 3:10 | “And Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,” Word: רְחַבְעָם (Rᵉchabʻâm) | |
| 2 Chronicles 11:17 | “So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.” Word: רְחַבְעָם (Rᵉchabʻâm) |
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