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Rehob

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Rehob was the name of several places and persons, including a northern kingdom or region, two towns in Asher, the father of Hadadezer, and a Levite who signed Nehemiah’s covenant.
Biblical Usage
Rehob was a northern territory or kingdom associated with Zobah and involved in conflicts with Saul and David. Two towns called Rehob belonged to Asher; one was given to Gershonite Levites and another remained in Canaanite possession. Other Rehobs appear in genealogies and covenant lists.
Scripture References
2 Samuel 8:3 2 Samuel 8:12 Nehemiah 10:11 2 Samuel 10:6 2 Samuel 10:8 Judges 18:28 Numbers 13:21 Joshua 19:28 Joshua 19:30 Judges 1:31