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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Rumah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/r/rumah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/joshua/15-52.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/rumah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Rumah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/r/ruling.htm" title="Ruling">◄</a> Rumah <a href="/topical/naves/r/rumah--the_home_of_jehoiakim's_mother.htm" title="Rumah: The Home of Jehoiakim's Mother">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Overview:</b><br>Rumah is a location mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament. It is noted for its association with certain biblical figures and events. The exact identification of Rumah is a subject of scholarly discussion, but it holds significance in biblical history and genealogy.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br>Rumah is mentioned in <a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36</a>, where it is identified as the hometown of Pedaiah, the father of Zebudah, who was the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah. The verse states: "Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah."<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b><br>The precise location of Rumah is not definitively known, but it is traditionally associated with a site in the region of Galilee. Some scholars suggest it may be linked to the modern-day village of Ruma, located near Nazareth. This association is based on historical and geographical considerations, although definitive archaeological evidence is lacking.<br><br><b>Genealogical Significance:</b><br>Rumah's mention in the genealogy of King Jehoiakim highlights its importance in the lineage of the kings of Judah. Jehoiakim, a descendant of King David, played a significant role in the history of Judah during a tumultuous period marked by political upheaval and the eventual Babylonian exile.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Insights:</b><br>The mention of Rumah in the context of royal genealogy underscores the interconnectedness of various families and locations within the biblical narrative. It reflects the broader theme of God's providence and the unfolding of His plan through specific individuals and places. The genealogical records in the Bible serve to trace the lineage of key figures, emphasizing the fulfillment of divine promises through successive generations.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br>While Rumah is not a prominent location in the biblical text, its mention provides valuable insight into the familial and historical context of the Judean monarchy. The reference to Rumah in the genealogy of Jehoiakim serves as a reminder of the intricate tapestry of relationships and events that shape the biblical narrative.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Rumah</span><p>exalted; sublime; rejected<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Rumah</span><p>(<i>high</i>), mentioned once only -- (<a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36</a>) It has been conjectured to be the same place as Arumah. (<a href="/judges/9-41.htm">Judges 9:41</a>) which was apparently near Shechem. It is more probable that it is identical with Dumah. (<a href="/joshua/15-52.htm">Joshua 15:52</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Elevation, probably the same as Arumah (<a href="/judges/9-41.htm">Judges 9:41</a>; <a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36</a>), near Shechem. Others identify it with Tell Rumeh, in Galilee, about 6 miles north of Nazareth. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">RUMAH</span><p>roo'-ma (rumah; Codex Vaticanus Rhouma; Codex Alexandrinus Rhuma): To this place belonged Pedaiah whose daughter Zebudah (the Revised Version (British and American) "Zebidah") entered the harem of Josiah, king of Judah, and became the mother of Jehoiakim (<a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36</a>). Josephus (Ant., X, v, 2) calls the place Abouma, but this is an obvious clerical error for Arouma. This suggests a possible identification with Arumah (<a href="/judges/9-41.htm">Judges 9:41</a>), which lay not far from Shechem. Another possible identification is with the Rumah mentioned by Josephus (BJ, III, vii, 21) in Galilee (compare Neubauer, Geog. du Talmud, 203), which may be identical with the modern Khirbet Rumeh, about 3 miles North of Seffuriyeh. Some, however, would identify Rumah with Dumah of <a href="/joshua/15-52.htm">Joshua 15:52</a>, where the substitution of "r" for "d" is supported by the Septuagint (Rheuma), possibly represented by the modern Domeh, about 13 miles Southeast of Beit Jibrin. This of course was in the territory of Judah, and no question of jus connubium is involved, such as might arise in the case of a Galilean site.<br><br>W. Ewing<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7316.htm"><span class="l">7316. <b>Rumah</b> -- home of Pedaiah</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7315, 7316. <b>Rumah</b>. 7317 . home of Pedaiah. Transliteration: <b>Rumah</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (roo-maw') Short Definition: <b>Rumah</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7316.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_5_how_josiah_fought.htm"><span class="l">How Josiah Fought with Neco [King of Egypt. ] and was Wounded and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> had reigned three months and ten days. Now Jehoiakim's mother was called<br> Zebudah, of the city <b>Rumah</b>. He was of a wicked disposition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 5 how josiah fought.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/rumah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Rumah</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>RUMAH</b>. <b>...</b> Another possible identification is with the <b>Rumah</b> mentioned by Josephus<br> (BJ, III, vii, 21) in Galilee (compare Neubauer, Geog. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rumah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebidah.htm"><span class="l">Zebidah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> James Version "Zebudah," whereas the Kethibh is zebhidhah; the Qere means "bestowed"<br> and is the feminine of Zabud): Daughter of Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b>, and mother of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebidah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pedaiah.htm"><span class="l">Pedaiah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Chronicles 27:20). Form pedhayah (see above). (2) Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b> (2 Kings<br> 23:36), father of Zebudah, Jehoiakim's mother. (3) A son <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pedaiah.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rumble.htm"><span class="l">Rumble (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rumble.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ruling.htm"><span class="l">Ruling (123 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> was twenty-five years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for eleven<br> years; his mother's name was Zebidah, the daughter of Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ruling.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebudah.htm"><span class="l">Zebudah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zebudah,<br> the daughter of Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b>. (KJV JPS WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebudah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebuddah.htm"><span class="l">Zebuddah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in<br> Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zebuddah, daughter of Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebuddah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebi'dah.htm"><span class="l">Zebi'dah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in<br> Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zebudah the daughter of Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebi'dah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehoi'akim.htm"><span class="l">Jehoi'akim (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in<br> Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zebudah the daughter of Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehoi'akim.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/twenty-five.htm"><span class="l">Twenty-five (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in<br> Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of <b>Rumah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/twenty-five.htm - 18k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Rumah (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/15-52.htm">Joshua 15:52</a></span><br />Arab, and Dumah, and Eshan, <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36</a></span><br />Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of <span class="boldtext">Rumah</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/rumah.htm">Rumah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rumah--the_home_of_jehoiakim's_mother.htm">Rumah: The Home of Jehoiakim's Mother</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zebidah.htm">Zebidah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pedaiah.htm">Pedaiah (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rumble.htm">Rumble (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/ruling.htm">Ruling (123 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zebudah.htm">Zebudah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zebuddah.htm">Zebuddah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zebi'dah.htm">Zebi'dah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehoi'akim.htm">Jehoi'akim (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/twenty-five.htm">Twenty-five (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pedai'ah.htm">Pedai'ah (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eleven.htm">Eleven (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reigning.htm">Reigning (57 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/q/queen.htm">Queen (59 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mother.htm">Mother (2641 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehoiakim.htm">Jehoiakim (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mother's.htm">Mother's (102 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/r/ruling.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ruling"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ruling" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rumah--the_home_of_jehoiakim's_mother.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Rumah: The Home of Jehoiakim's Mother"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Rumah: The Home of Jehoiakim's Mother" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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'; 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