Overview
The Bible addresses rehoboth across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Samlah, Saul and Assyria.
Key Bible verses about rehoboth
Old Testament
Genesis
Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah, went: or, he went out into Assyria the city: or, the streets of the city
And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. Rehoboth: that is Room
And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rehoboth for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:11, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Edomites, Samlah, Saul and Assyria.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rehoboth?
The Bible addresses rehoboth across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Samlah, Saul and Assyria.
How many Bible verses are about rehoboth?
The Bible references rehoboth in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rehoboth?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:11: “Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah, went: or, he went out into Assyria the city: or, the streets of the city”
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