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Rehoboam was the father of Abijah. Abijah was the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and Solomon begat Rehoboam, and Rehoboam begat Abijah, and Abijah begat Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Solomon begot Rehoboam, Rehoboam begot Abijah, and Abijah begot Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon fathered Rehoboam, Rehoboam fathered Abijah, and Abijah fathered Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and to Solomon was born Rehoboam; and to Rehoboam, Abijah; and to Abijah, Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam was the father of Abijah, and Abijah was the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon fathered Rehoboam, Rehoboam fathered Abijah, Abijah fathered Asa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon fathered Rehoboam, Rehoboam fathered Abijah, Abijah fathered Asa, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Solomon] was the father of Rehoboam, [Rehoboam] the father of Abijah, [Abijah] the father of Asa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon fathered Rehoboam, Rehoboam fathered Abijah, Abijah fathered Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Solomon of Rehoboam; Rehoboam of Abijah; Abijah of Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon became the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam became the father of Abijah. Abijah became the father of Asa. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon begot Rehoboam, and Rehoboam begot Abijah, and Abijah begot Asa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and Solomon begat Rehoboam, and Rehoboam begat Abijah, and Abijah begat Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Solomon begat Rehoboam, and Rehoboam begat Abijah, and Abijah begat Asa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon begot Roboam. And Roboam begot Abia. And Abia begot Asa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Solomon conceived Rehoboam. And Rehoboam conceived Abijah. And Abijah conceived Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asaph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Solomon begot Rehoboam; Rehoboam begot Abijah; Abijah begot Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Solomon begot Rehoboam, Rehoboam begot Abia, Abia begot Asa.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Solomon begot Rehoboam: Rehoboam begot Abia: Abia begot Asa:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and Solomon begat Roboam, and Roboam begat Abia, and Abia begat Asa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Solomon was the father of Roboam, Roboam the father of Abia, Abia the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Solomon of Rehoboam; Rehoboam of Abijah; Abijah of Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Solomon begat Roboam, and Roboam begat Abia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/1-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=50" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4672.htm" title="4672: Solomōn (N-NMS) -- Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.">Solomon</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4497.htm" title="4497: Rhoboam (N-AMS) -- Rehoboam, son of Solomon, and King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Roboam, an Israelite.">Rehoboam,</a> <a href="/greek/4497.htm" title="4497: Rhoboam (N-NMS) -- Rehoboam, son of Solomon, and King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Roboam, an Israelite.">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/7.htm" title="7: Abia (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Abijah, the name of two Israelites.">Abijah,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/7.htm" title="7: Abia (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Abijah, the name of two Israelites.">Abijah</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/760.htm" title="760: Asaph (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Asa, an Israelite.">Asa.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-13</a></span><br />King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">1 Chronicles 3:10</a></span><br />Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-12</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22-24</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-1.htm">Proverbs 1:1</a></span><br />These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></span><br />The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:1</a></span><br />These are the words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:9</a></span><br />Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5-14</a></span><br />One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” / Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. / And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a></span><br />And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1-9</a></span><br />Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, / the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. / And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">1 Kings 11:41-43</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon? / Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. / And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-7.htm">2 Chronicles 1:7-12</a></span><br />That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” / Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place. / Now, O LORD God, let Your promise to my father David be fulfilled. For You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;</p><p class="hdg">Roboam.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">1 Kings 11:43</a></b></br> And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-24</a></b></br> And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">1 Chronicles 3:10</a></b></br> And Solomon's son <i>was</i> Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,</p><p class="hdg">Rehoboam.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">1 Kings 14:31</a></b></br> And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name <i>was</i> Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">Abijam.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">2 Chronicles 12:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.</p><p class="hdg">Abijah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8-23</a></b></br> And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14</a></b></br> So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">Abia</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-9.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Abia</a> <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/matthew/6-29.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Solomon the father of Rehoboam</b><br>Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, was the third king of Israel and renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign marked the height of Israel's power and influence. However, Solomon's later years were marred by idolatry, influenced by his many foreign wives, leading to God's judgment and the eventual division of the kingdom. Rehoboam, Solomon's son, inherited the throne but lacked his father's wisdom. His harsh policies and refusal to lighten the burdens on the people led to the division of the united monarchy into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. This division fulfilled the prophecy given to Jeroboam by the prophet Ahijah (<a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">1 Kings 11:29-31</a>).<p><b>Rehoboam the father of Abijah</b><br>Rehoboam's reign was marked by conflict and instability. The kingdom split during his rule, with Jeroboam ruling the northern tribes. Rehoboam's inability to maintain unity and his reliance on poor counsel highlight the consequences of ignoring wise advice. Abijah, also known as Abijam, succeeded Rehoboam as king of Judah. His reign was brief, lasting only three years, and was characterized by continued conflict with Jeroboam. Despite his shortcomings, Abijah is noted for a speech recorded in <a href="/2_chronicles/13.htm">2 Chronicles 13</a>, where he appeals to the covenant faithfulness of God and the legitimacy of David's line, emphasizing the importance of the Davidic covenant.<p><b>Abijah the father of Asa</b><br>Abijah's son Asa became king after him and is remembered as a reformer who sought to bring Judah back to the worship of Yahweh. Asa's reign was marked by religious reforms, including the removal of idols and the restoration of the altar of the Lord. He is noted for his reliance on God during the battle against the Cushites, where his faith led to a significant victory (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">2 Chronicles 14:9-15</a>). Asa's commitment to God is a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and obedience, contrasting with the idolatry and unfaithfulness of some of his predecessors. His reign is a precursor to the reforms of later kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, who also sought to restore true worship in Judah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is often seen as a time of peace and prosperity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a></b><br>The son of Solomon, Rehoboam became king after Solomon's death. His reign was marked by the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah due to his harsh policies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abijah.htm">Abijah</a></b><br>Also known as Abijam, he was the son of Rehoboam and king of Judah. His reign was relatively short, and he is noted for his conflict with Jeroboam, the king of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>The son of Abijah, Asa was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. His reign was marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh and a period of peace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>The transition from Solomon to Rehoboam illustrates the impact of leadership on a nation. Solomon's wisdom and later failures, followed by Rehoboam's harshness, remind us of the need for leaders who seek God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Solomon's turn to idolatry and Rehoboam's unwise decisions led to the division of the kingdom. This serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_repentance_and_reform.htm">The Role of Repentance and Reform</a></b><br>Asa's reign shows the power of repentance and reform. His efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh brought peace and stability, demonstrating the blessings of aligning with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_influence.htm">Generational Influence</a></b><br>The lineage from Solomon to Asa highlights the influence of one generation on the next. It encourages us to consider the legacy we leave for future generations in terms of faith and obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_rehoboam_and_jeroboam.htm">Who were Rehoboam and Jeroboam in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_rehoboam_biblically.htm">Who was King Rehoboam in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judge_others_(matt_7_1_vs._john_7_24).htm">Should we judge others? (Matthew 7:1 vs. John 7:24)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_cor_7_10-11_contradict_matt_19_9.htm">Does 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 contradict Jesus' teaching on divorce in Matthew 19:9?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Solomon</span><br /><span class="grk">Σολομὼν</span> <span class="translit">(Solomōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rehoboam,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ῥοβοάμ</span> <span class="translit">(Rhoboam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4497.htm">Strong's 4497: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rehoboam, son of Solomon, and King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Roboam, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rehoboam</span><br /><span class="grk">Ῥοβοὰμ</span> <span class="translit">(Rhoboam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4497.htm">Strong's 4497: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rehoboam, son of Solomon, and King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Roboam, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abijah,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀβιά</span> <span class="translit">(Abia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_7.htm">Strong's 7: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Abijah, the name of two Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abijah</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀβιὰ</span> <span class="translit">(Abia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_7.htm">Strong's 7: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Abijah, the name of two Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asa.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀσάφ</span> <span class="translit">(Asaph)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_760.htm">Strong's 760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Asa, an Israelite.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 1:7 Solomon became the father of Rehoboam (Matt. 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