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.
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.
This verse records the death of King Rehoboam and the succession of his son Abijam to the throne of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Rehoboam was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after the united kingdom of Israel split following Solomon's death, marked by internal division and external threats like an invasion from Egypt. His reign involved religious unfaithfulness, as the people turned to idolatry, which weakened the nation. This verse concludes his rule by noting his death, burial, and the peaceful succession by his son Abijam, highlighting the routine transfer of power in ancient Israelite monarchy.
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