KJV ORIGINAL
And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After her, he married Maachah, who was the daughter of Absalom. She gave birth to his children: Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that King Rehoboam married Maachah (Absalom's daughter) and she bore him four children including Abijah, who would become the next king.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the family life of King Rehoboam, Solomon's son, who ruled the southern kingdom of Judah around 930-913 BC. Maachah was likely the granddaughter of the famous (and rebellious) Absalom, who was King David's son. Polygamy was common among ancient Near Eastern kings as a way to form political alliances and ensure succession.
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