2 Chronicles 11:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of Jerimoth (David's son), and also married Abihail, who was the daughter of Eliab (Jesse's son).

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that King Rehoboam married two women who were both connected to King David's family line.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical narrative of 2 Chronicles, Rehoboam was the son of Solomon and became king of Judah after the kingdom of Israel split from Judah, marking a period of division and political instability. This verse lists his marriages to women who were descendants of David and Jesse, emphasizing the importance of royal lineage to legitimize his rule in ancient Israel. Such unions were common in that era to strengthen familial and political ties among the tribes.

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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.

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