1 Kings 14:21
“And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD did choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother’s name was Naamah an Ammonitess.”

What does 1 Kings 14:21 mean?
1 Kings 14:21 (KJV) reads: "And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the Lord did choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Legacy of Leadership: Lessons from Rehoboam's Reign
In the contemplation of sacred scripture, 1 Kings 14:21 presents us with a pivotal moment in the history of Israel, specifically through the figure of Rehoboam, the son of the wise king Solomon. The verse states: "And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Wisdom and Leadership Inspired by 1 Kings 14:21
O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You with humility and reverence, seeking guidance and wisdom as we reflect on the life and reign of Rehoboam, the son of Solomon. As Your Word speaks in 1 Kings 14:21, "And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in…
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