The meaning of “רְחַבְעָם”

Understanding Rᵉchabʻâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H7346

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

רְחַבְעָם

Phoneticrekh-ab-awm'

TransliterationRᵉchabʻâm

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

41 total references

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,”
1 Chronicles 3:10	“And Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,”
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.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

41x

Most Frequent Book

2 Chronicles

Book Distribution

1 Kings17

1 Chronicles1

2 Chronicles23

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'רְחַבְעָם' deepen your understanding of 1 Kings 12:23?

Related Words

Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.

G4497

Continue Studying

Expand Your Study

Full Lexicon Index

Full Lexicon Index Greek Lexicon Hebrew Lexicon Bible Quizzes Nave's Topical Bible Bible People Directory Bible Name Meanings 613 Commandments