2 Chronicles 11:18

Translations

Modern

And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab.

Traditional

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;

Literal

And Rehoboam took for himself as wife Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth son of David and of Abihail daughter of Eliab son of Jesse.

Latin

Duxit autem Roboam uxorem Mahalath filiam Jerimoth filii David: Abihail quoque filiam Eliab filii Isai,

Original

Hebrew

English

And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab.

Notes

2 Chronicles 11:18–22

Rehoboam likely had the same number of wives and children throughout his reign, not just by his fifth year. He loved his second wife more than his first, so he broke the rule of primogeniture (inheritance belonging to the firstborn son, Deuteronomy 21:15–17) by making Abijah the next king, possibly in a co-regency. This action ensured a smooth succession.

2 Chronicles 11:5–23

The Lord blessed Rehoboam through his building projects, the movement of loyal priests from the north to the south, the migration of faithful people from the north to Jerusalem, and his large family.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Rehoboam

Related verses

1 Samuel 16:6
When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.”
1 Samuel 17:13
The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah.
1 Chronicles 27:18
…over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
1 Samuel 17:28
Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!”
1 Chronicles 2:13
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,

People

Abihail: Mother of Rehoboam's wife Mahalath David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Eliab: Eldest brother of King David Jerimoth: Son of David and Abihail Jesse: Father of King David Mahalath: Rehoboam's wife, granddaughter of David Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah

Glossary

Abihail Abijam Birthright Chronicles, Books of First and Second Eliab Genealogy Jerimoth Mahalath (Person)

Topics

Abihail: The Second Wife of Rehoboam Incest: Rehoboam Jerimoth: A Son of David Mahalath: A Granddaughter of David Polygamy: Rehoboam Rehoboam: Builds Fortified Cities; is Temporarily Prosperous

2 Chronicles 11:18

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