Rehoboam
First King of Judah
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Summary
Rehoboam is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on January 1, 972 BC[2], in Jerusalem[3]. He died on January 1, 914 BC[4], in Jerusalem[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He draws 5,716 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #67 of 529).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jerusalem[8]
- Father: Solomon[9]
- Mother: Naamah[10]
- Spouse: Maacah[11], Mahalath[12]
- Child: Abijah[13], Zaham[14], Jeush[15], Shemariah[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Judah[17]
- Position held: King of Judah[18], King of Israel[19]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Rehoboam[22]
- Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[23], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Present in work: First Book of Kings[29], Second Book of Chronicles[30]
- Name in native language: רְחַבְעָם[31]
- Sibling: Menelik I[32]
Why It Matters
Rehoboam has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Rehoboam born?
Rehoboam's place of birth was Jerusalem[3].
Where did Rehoboam die?
Rehoboam passed away in Jerusalem[5].
Who were Rehoboam's parents?
Rehoboam's father was Solomon[9]. Rehoboam's mother was Naamah[10].
Who was Rehoboam married to?
Rehoboam's spouses include Maacah[11] and Mahalath[12].
What did Rehoboam do for work?
Rehoboam worked as a monarch[6].