Lexical Summary Rhoboam: Rehoboam Original Word: Ῥοβοάμ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Roboam. Of Hebrew origin (Rchab'am); Roboam (i.e. Rechobam), an Israelite -- Roboam. see HEBREW Rchab'am NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Rechabam Definition Rehoboam, a king of Judah NASB Translation Rehoboam (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4497: ΡοβοαμΡοβοαμ (רְחַבְעָם, i. e. 'enlarging the people', equivalent to Ἐυρυδημος in Grk, from רָחַב and עָם), ὁ, Roboam, Rehoboam, the son and successor of king Solomon: Matthew 1:7. Topical Lexicon Identity and Name Ῥοβοάμ (Rehoboam) designates the son of King Solomon and the first monarch of the southern kingdom of Judah after the united monarchy’s division. The name likely carries the sense of “the people have enlarged” or “he enlarges the nation,” reflecting the expectations placed on David’s royal line. Old Testament Context Rehoboam ascended the throne circa 931 B.C. (1 Kings 11:43–12:1; 2 Chronicles 9:31–10:1). His harsh response to Israel’s plea for lighter taxation triggered the secession of the ten northern tribes under Jeroboam. From that moment forward, the covenant nation was split between Judah (and Benjamin) in the south and Israel in the north (1 Kings 12:16-20). Rehoboam fortified cities (2 Chronicles 11:5-12), tolerated idolatry (1 Kings 14:22-24), and suffered invasions—most notably Shishak’s campaign that plundered Jerusalem’s treasures (1 Kings 14:25-28). Nevertheless, he humbled himself, and “the wrath of the Lord turned from him, so as not to destroy him completely” (2 Chronicles 12:12). Rehoboam in the Genealogy of Jesus Christ The Greek New Testament cites Ῥοβοάμ twice, both in Matthew 1:7, as Matthew traces Messiah’s legal lineage from Abraham through David to Joseph. “Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.” (Matthew 1:7) By including a king who presided over schism and spiritual decline, Matthew underscores God’s sovereign faithfulness: the promises to David stand firm despite human failure (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 11:1). Through Jesus Christ, the fractured line is redeemed and culminates in the true Son of David who unites God’s people. Historical Significance 1. Political Division: Rehoboam’s reign marks the watershed between a united Israel and the dual monarchies, shaping prophetic and historical narratives for the rest of the Old Testament. Spiritual and Theological Themes • The folly of prideful leadership (Proverbs 16:18). Lessons for Personal and Corporate Ministry • Seek counsel grounded in godly wisdom rather than peer affirmation. Related Passages for Further Study 1 Kings 11:29-39; 1 Kings 12:1-24; 1 Kings 14:21-31 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; 2 Chronicles 11:5-17; 2 Chronicles 12:1-16 Isaiah 7:13-17; Jeremiah 22:1-5; Micah 5:2 Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; Acts 15:16-17; Revelation 5:5 Forms and Transliterations Ροβοαμ Ῥοβοάμ Ῥοβοὰμ Rhoboam Rhoboám Rhoboàm RoboamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:7 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ῥοβοάμ Ῥοβοὰμ δὲ NAS: was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam KJV: Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam INT: was father of Rehoboam Rehoboam moreover Matthew 1:7 N |
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