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Rehoboam

Son of Solomon whose reign begins after the kingdom divides.

king of Judah4 Bible books11 chapters42 verse appearancesAlso known as: Roboam

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Son of and his wife , whose harsh answer to the northern tribes at triggers the division of the kingdom under . He rules only and from , fortifies cities throughout Judah, and suffers the invasion of Shishak of Egypt, who strips and palace of treasure. Chronicles records that he forsook the law of Yahweh once his rule was established, and conflict between his house and Jeroboam's continues throughout his seventeen-year reign.

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