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
This verse describes the marriages of Rehoboam, who became king of Judah after Solomon's death around 930 BC. In ancient times, royal marriages often served political purposes, strengthening alliances and legitimizing claims to the throne. Polygamy was practiced among royalty and wealthy men in Old Testament times, though it was not God's original design for marriage.
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