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Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and his mother`s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Abijam his son reigned in his place.

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A Mother's Lasting Influence

Commentators note the specific repetition of his mother's name, 'Naamah the Ammonitess.' This is likely to emphasize that her foreign influence was a primary cause of Rehoboam's idolatry, serving as a powerful reminder of how family origins and ungodly alliances can negatively shape one's faith.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 14:31

18th Century

Theologian

Slept with his fathers and was buried... (Compare to 1 Kings 11:43). This expression is a kind of formula, used for all the king…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 14:31

17th Century

Pastor

And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his
fathers in the city of David<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 14:21–31

17th Century

Minister

Nothing good is said here of Rehoboam, and much is said to the disadvantage of his subjects. The prevalence of the worst crimes, those of the worst…