Rehoboam

Rehoboam was the first king of the Kingdom of Judah following the division of the Kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Solomon and the grandson of David, two of the most notable figures in the Bible. His reign is detailed in the Books of Kings and the Books of Chronicles.

Early Life

Rehoboam was born to King Solomon and his wife Naamah, an Ammonite princess. He was raised in the royal court of Jerusalem, where he was educated in the laws and traditions of the Israelites.

Reign

Rehoboam ascended to the throne following the death of his father Solomon. However, his reign was marked by conflict and division. The northern tribes of Israel, led by Jeroboam, rebelled against Rehoboam's rule, leading to the division of the kingdom into the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah.

Rehoboam's reign was characterized by religious apostasy and political instability. Despite these challenges, he ruled for 17 years, maintaining the sovereignty of Judah and defending it against foreign invaders.

Legacy

Rehoboam's legacy is a complex one. On one hand, his reign marked the beginning of the divided kingdom period, a time of great turmoil and conflict for the Israelites. On the other hand, his reign also saw the preservation of the Davidic line and the continuation of the Kingdom of Judah, which would later produce the Messiah as prophesied in the Old Testament.

See Also

• Kingdom of Israel
• Kingdom of Judah
• Solomon
• David
• Jeroboam

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  Rehoboam of Israel
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  Rehoboam. Fragment of Wall Painting from Basel Town Hall Council Chamber, by Hans Holbein the Younger.
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  Rehoboam's Insolence, by Hans Holbein the Younger
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  The divided kingdom
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  Bubastis portal at Karnak