And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.
After her, he married Maachah, who was the daughter of Absalom. She gave birth to his children: Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.
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
In the Bible, 2 Chronicles 11:20 describes events during the reign of King Rehoboam, who was the son of Solomon and ruled over the southern kingdom of Judah after the nation of Israel split into two. This verse highlights Rehoboam's marriage to Maachah, the daughter of Absalom, and lists the sons she bore him, which was important for maintaining the royal lineage in ancient Judah. It reflects the cultural emphasis on family ties and succession among the kings descended from David.
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