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Jeroboam(2)
Jeroboam in the Bible — King of Israel (2KI 13:13), son of Joash [Jehoash] (2KI 14:16). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “he that opposes the people”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (2)
Jeroboamproper name
- Hebrew
- יָרָבְעָם
- Transliteration
- yaravəam
- Meaning
- the people increase
- Greek
- Ιεροβοαμ
- Reference
- 2KI 13:13
- Strong's
- H3379
King of Israeltitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλεῖ Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 2KI 15:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeroboam in the Bible?
Jeroboam is described in the Bible as King of Israel (2KI 13:13), son of Joash [Jehoash] (2KI 14:16).
What does the name Jeroboam mean?
The name Jeroboam means “he that opposes the people” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.