And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.

1 KINGS 14:31KJV
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1 Kings 14:31 (KJV)

What does 1 Kings 14:31 mean?

1 Kings 14:31 records the death of King Rehoboam, stating that he was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and that his mother was Naamah, an Ammonite woman. The verse also notes that Rehoboam’s son, Abijam, became king after him.

This verse is part of a historical record summarizing the end of Rehoboam’s reign over Judah. The mention of his burial “with his fathers” in the city of David shows his place in the royal lineage. Naming his mother, Naamah the Ammonitess, highlights her foreign origin, which is unusual in these records and may hint at broader themes about the royal family’s background. The verse transitions the story to Abijam, signaling a new chapter in Judah’s monarchy.