So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother’s name was Naamah an Ammonitess.
So King Rehoboam made himself strong in Jerusalem and ruled there. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king, and he ruled for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city that the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to place His name there. His mother's name was Naamah, and she was from the nation of Ammon.
This verse tells us basic facts about King Rehoboam's reign - he ruled Jerusalem for seventeen years starting at age 41, in the special city God had chosen for Himself.
📚 Historical Context
Rehoboam was the son of King Solomon and ascended to the throne of Judah after the kingdom of Israel split, marking a period of division and instability. He ruled for seventeen years in Jerusalem, which was specially chosen by God as the central place for His presence among the Israelites, emphasizing its spiritual significance. The mention of his mother, Naamah, an Ammonite, reflects the diverse cultural influences in the royal lineage during this era.
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