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Jeroboam
Jeroboam in the Bible — Solomon's servant, son of Nebat, who rebelled against him (1KI 11:26), and was later made king of Israel (1KI 12:20). Jeroboam belonged to the tribe of Ephraim. Referenced in 7 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “he that opposes the people”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Ephraim
- Scripture References
- 7 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 4 connections
Names & Labels (3)
Jeroboamproper name
- Hebrew
- יָרָבְעָם
- Transliteration
- yaravəam
- Meaning
- the people increase
- Greek
- Ιεροβοαμ
- Reference
- 1KI 11:26
- Strong's
- H3379
King Jeroboamtitle
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ יָרָבְעָם
- Transliteration
- melek yaravəam
- Meaning
- king Jeroboam
- Greek
- βασιλεύοντος Ιεροβοαμ
- Reference
- 1KI 15:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H3379
King of Israeltitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 1KI 15:9
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
Family & Relationships (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeroboam in the Bible?
Jeroboam is described in the Bible as Solomon's servant, son of Nebat, who rebelled against him (1KI 11:26), and was later made king of Israel (1KI 12:20). Jeroboam belonged to the tribe of Ephraim.
What does the name Jeroboam mean?
The name Jeroboam means “he that opposes the people” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.