The reign of Rehoboam
Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father D..., spanning 18 years associated with Rehoboam.
Description
Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David, and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. (1KI 11:42-43) Rehoboam reigned after Solomon. Now Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to put His name there. And his mother's name was Naamah the Ammonitess. (1KI 14:21) Rehoboam reigned in Judah for 17 years: 961-944 BCE Shulman, p121
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Rehoboam
- Start
- ~973 BC(3031 AH)
- End
- ~955 BC(3049 AH)
- Duration
- 18 years
- Start Reference
- 1KI 11:43
- End Reference
- 1KI 14:21
Notes
START:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p67] END:Additional Scriptural reference: 2CH 12:13 HYPOTHESIS: Judah began counting Rehoboam's regnal years in AH 3032 instead of AH 3031 due to their "accession year" methodology. See dataset notes for more information. [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p68]
Historical Dating
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David's Reign and the Davidic Covenant
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Rehoboam occur in Bible history?
The reign of Rehoboam occurred approximately ~973 BC to ~955 BC. This is 3031–3049 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 18 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.