Bible Dictionary
ROBOAM
Roboam is the Greek form of Rehoboam, the son and successor of Solomon. He is included in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew.
Definition
Roboam is the Greek form of the name Rehoboam. He was the successor of Solomon and is included in the genealogy recorded in Matthew.
Biblical Usage
Roboam appears in Matthew 1:7 in the genealogy of Jesus; the Revised Version uses the form Rehoboam.
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ro-bo'-am (Rhoboam). the King James Version; Greek form of "Rehoboam" (thus the Revised Version (British and American)) (Mt 1:7); successor of Solomon.</p>