KJV ORIGINAL
And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother’s name was Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Rehoboam died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David. His mother's name was Naamah, who was from the Ammonite people. And his son Abijam became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the death of King Rehoboam and the succession of his son Abijam to the throne of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Rehoboam was Solomon's son who became king after Solomon died, but his harsh policies caused the kingdom to split into Israel (north) and Judah (south). He ruled Judah for 17 years during a tumultuous time of civil war and spiritual decline. The mention of his Ammonite mother Naamah highlights the foreign influences that contributed to Israel's departure from worshiping God alone.
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