Genealogy:

Rehoboam was the son of Solomon, the renowned king of Israel, and Naamah, an Ammonite woman. His lineage is significant as he was a direct descendant of King David, the second king of Israel, who was chosen by God and anointed by the prophet Samuel. This Davidic line is central to the biblical narrative, as it is through David's descendants that the Messiah was prophesied to come.

Rehoboam's father, Solomon, was the son of David and Bathsheba. Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. Rehoboam's mother, Naamah, was from the Ammonites, a people often in conflict with Israel, which highlights the complex political and familial alliances of the time.

Biblical References:

Rehoboam's genealogy is outlined in several passages of the Bible. In 1 Kings 14:21 , it states: "Now Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite."

Additionally, 2 Chronicles 12:13 reiterates his lineage: "Thus King Rehoboam strengthened his position in Jerusalem. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite."

Descendants:

Rehoboam had several children, and his lineage continued through his son Abijah (also spelled Abijam), who succeeded him as king of Judah. Abijah's reign is noted in 1 Kings 15:1-2 : "In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah became king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom."

Rehoboam's descendants continued to rule over the southern kingdom of Judah, maintaining the Davidic line. This lineage is crucial in biblical history, as it is through this line that the promise of a future king, the Messiah, is fulfilled. The genealogies in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke trace Jesus Christ's ancestry back to David, underscoring the importance of Rehoboam's place in this royal line.

Rehoboam's reign and his descendants' rule over Judah are marked by a mixture of faithfulness and apostasy, reflecting the broader spiritual struggles of the nation. Despite the challenges, the Davidic covenant remained a central theme, with God's promise to David that his throne would be established forever (2 Samuel 7:16).1 Chronicles 3:1
Now these were the sons of David, which were born to him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:
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Matthew 1:1
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... 1 The book of the generation [or genealogy] of Jesus ... a sinful king, like his father
Rehoboam]; and Abijah ... dropped because they were wicked descendants of Ahab ...
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