Rehoboam
Rehoboam in the Bible — son of Solomon who became king after him (1KI 11:43). Rehoboam belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 13 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “who sets the people at liberty”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 13 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 10 connections
Biography
The son of Solomon and Naamah, Rehoboam became king of Israel at age 41 after his father's death. When the people asked him to lighten the heavy burdens Solomon had imposed, Rehoboam foolishly rejected the counsel of elders and followed young advisors, threatening even harsher treatment. This led to the rebellion of the ten northern tribes, leaving Rehoboam ruling only Judah and Benjamin. His reign saw invasions and continued idolatry.
Significance
Rehoboam's foolish pride divided the united kingdom of Israel, fulfilling God's judgment on Solomon's idolatry and creating the separate kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Key Events
Names & Labels (3)
- Hebrew
- רְחַבְעָם
- Transliteration
- rəchavəam
- Meaning
- [my] people will enlarge, expand
- Greek
- Ιεροβοαμ
- Reference
- 1KI 11:43
- Strong's
- H7346
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ רְחַבְעָם
- Transliteration
- melek rəchavəam
- Meaning
- king Rehoboam
- Greek
- ὁ βασιλεὺς
- Reference
- 1KI 12:6
- Strong's
- H4428, H7346
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεῖ Ιουδα
- Reference
- 1KI 12:23
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rehoboam in the Bible?
Rehoboam is described in the Bible as son of Solomon who became king after him (1KI 11:43). Rehoboam belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Rehoboam mean?
The name Rehoboam means “who sets the people at liberty” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.