2 Chronicles 11:18
2 Chronicles 11:18 in Multiple Translations
And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab.
¶ And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;
And Rehoboam took him a wife, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David, and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;
And Rehoboam took as his wife Mahalath, the daughter of Jerimoth, the son of David and of Abihail, the daughter of Eliab, the son of Jesse;
Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David's son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Eliab, son of Jesse.
And Rehoboam tooke him Mahalath ye daughter of Ierimoth the sonne of Dauid to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the sonne of Ishai,
And Rehoboam taketh to him a wife, Mahalath, child of Jerimoth son of David, [and] Abigail daughter of Eliab, son of Jesse.
Rehoboam took a wife for himself, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse.
And Rehoboam took to himself Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David for a wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;
And Roboam took to wife Mahalath, the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David: and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Isai.
Rehoboam married Mahalath. She was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth, and her mother was Abihail, the daughter of Eliab and granddaughter of Jesse.
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2 Chronicles 11:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽקַּֽח
ל֤/וֹ
רְחַבְעָם֙
אִשָּׁ֔ה
אֶת
מָ֣חֲלַ֔ת
בן
בַּת
יְרִימ֖וֹת
בֶּן
דָּוִ֑יד
אֲבִיהַ֕יִל
בַּת
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
בֶּן
יִשָֽׁי
וַ/יִּֽקַּֽח
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֤/וֹ
Prep | Suff
רְחַבְעָם֙
Rᵉchabʻâm
H7346
Rehoboam
N-proper
אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מָ֣חֲלַ֔ת
Machălath
H4258
Mahalath
N-proper
בן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
יְרִימ֖וֹת
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
Jeremoth
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
דָּוִ֑יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
אֲבִיהַ֕יִל
ʼĂbîyhayil
H32
Abihail
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
Eliab
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יִשָֽׁי
Yishay
H3448
Jesse
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 11:18
וַ/יִּֽקַּֽח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
ל֤/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
רְחַבְעָם֙
Rᵉchabʻâm
H7346
"Rehoboam"
N-proper
Rehoboam was a king of Judah, son of Solomon and Naamah, and is first mentioned in 1 Kings 11:43. He had several wives and children, including Abijah and Jeush. Rehoboam played a key role in the United and Divided Monarchy periods.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchyand Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.43; son of: Solomon (H8010) and Naamah (H5279A); brother of: Taphath (H2955) and Basemath (H1315); married to Maacah (H4601K), Mahalath (H4258H) and Abihail (H0032J); father of: Abijah (H0029I), Jeush (H3266K), Shemariah (H8114H), Zaham (H2093), Attai (H6262I), Ziza (H2124H) and Shelomith (H8019) Also named: Rhoboam (Ῥοβοάμ "Rehoboam" G4497) § Rehoboam = "a people has enlarged" son of Solomon and the 1st king of Judah after the split up of the kingdom of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Rehoboam. See also: 1 Kings 11:43; 2 Chronicles 10:3; 2 Chronicles 13:7.
אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מָ֣חֲלַ֔ת
Machălath
H4258
"Mahalath"
N-proper
The name of a woman, Mahalath, who was the daughter of Jerimoth and wife of King Rehoboam, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:18.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.11.18; daughter of: Jerimoth (H3406N) and Abihail (H0032J); married to Rehoboam (H7346); mother of: Jeush (H3266K), Shemariah (H8114H), Zaham (H2093) § Mahalath = "stringed instrument" 1) daughter of Jerimoth son of king David and wife, evidently the 1st, of king Rehoboam the grandson of king David 2) daughter of Ishmael and wife of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mahalath. See also: Genesis 28:9; 2 Chronicles 11:18.
בן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
יְרִימ֖וֹת
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
"Jeremoth"
N-proper
Jeremoth was the name of twelve Israelites, including a Benjamite and a Merarite Levite. The name means 'He is Most High' and is mentioned in Ezra 10:29 and other biblical passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.29 § Jerimoth or Jeremoth = "He is Most High" 1) a Benjamite, son of Bela and head of a house of Benjamite 2) a Benjamite, son of Becher and head of a house of Benjamite 3) a Benjamite, son of Beriah and grandson of Elpaal 4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mushi 5) one of the men that joined David in the wilderness 6) a Levite, son of Heman and head of the 15th course of musicians 7) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 8) a son of Azriel, ruler of the tribe of Naphtali in the reign of David 9) a son of king David and the father of the wife of Rehoboam 10) a son of Elam, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 11) a son of Zattu, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jermoth, Jerimoth, and Ramoth (from the margin). See also: 1 Chronicles 7:7; 1 Chronicles 25:22; Ezra 10:29.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דָּוִ֑יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
אֲבִיהַ֕יִל
ʼĂbîyhayil
H32
"Abihail"
N-proper
Abihail is a name given to several Israelites, including the father of Esther, meaning my father is might. It appears in Esther 2:15, describing Abihail as the father of the future queen. The name represents the idea of God's strength and power.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Est.2.15; father of: Esther (H0635) § Abihail = "my father is might" 1) a Levite in Moses's time 2) a Gadite 3) father of Esther 4) wife of Abishur 5) wife of Rehoboam
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Abihail. See also: Numbers 3:35; 2 Chronicles 11:18; Esther 9:29.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
אֱלִיאָ֖ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
"Eliab"
N-proper
Eliab was a common name in the Bible, including a leader of Zebulun and a brother of David, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:6 and Numbers 1:9.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Tohu (H8459); father of: Jeroham (H3395); also called Eliab at 1Ch.6.27; Eliel at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of e.li.hu (אֱלִיהוּ "Elihu" H0453G) § Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father" 1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness 2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram 3) David's oldest brother 4) a Levite musician 5) a Gadite warrior for David 6) a Kohathite
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Eliab. See also: Numbers 1:9; 1 Samuel 16:6; 2 Chronicles 11:18.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשָֽׁי
Yishay
H3448
"Jesse"
N-proper
Jesse was the father of King David and a member of the tribe of Judah, and his name means 'I possess', showing his importance in the family and community.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Obed (H5744); father of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J) Also named: Iessai (Ἰεσσαί "Jesse" G2421) § Jesse = "I possess" son of Boaz and the father of king David
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Jesse. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:30; Psalms 72:20.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 11:18
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 11:18
Context — Rehoboam’s Family
16Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers.
17So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon.
18And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab.
19She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. 20After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 16:6 | When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.” |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 27:18 | over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 17:13 | The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 17:28 | Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 2:13 | Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, |
2 Chronicles 11:18 Summary
In 2 Chronicles 11:18, we read about Rehoboam marrying Mahalath, who was related to King David. This marriage was likely an attempt to strengthen Rehoboam's connection to the royal family and to follow in David's footsteps, just as we see in 1 Kings 3:3. By understanding Rehoboam's desire to connect with his heritage, we can reflect on our own relationships and priorities, and consider how we can build strong foundations for our lives, just as the Bible teaches us to do in Proverbs 24:3-4 and 1 Corinthians 3:10-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Mahalath and why is her family background important in 2 Chronicles 11:18?
Mahalath was Rehoboam's wife, and her family background is significant because it highlights the royal connections within the family of King David, as seen in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 2:13 and 1 Chronicles 3:1-9.
What can we learn from Rehoboam's marriage to Mahalath in the context of 2 Chronicles 11:18?
Rehoboam's marriage to Mahalath, a relative of David, may have been an attempt to strengthen his claim to the throne and connect himself to the Davidic lineage, which was a crucial aspect of Jewish kingship, as emphasized in 2 Samuel 7:12-16.
How does 2 Chronicles 11:18 fit into the broader narrative of Rehoboam's reign?
This verse is part of a larger section describing the early years of Rehoboam's reign, where he follows in the footsteps of his father Solomon and grandfather David, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:17, and it sets the stage for the challenges he will face as king, including the division of the kingdom in 2 Chronicles 12:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way Rehoboam forms alliances and builds his family, and how does this relate to our own relationships and priorities?
- How does the mention of David and his sons in 2 Chronicles 11:18 remind us of God's covenant promises and their significance for the kingdom of Judah?
- In what ways can we, like Rehoboam, seek to connect ourselves to a legacy of faith and righteousness, such as that of King David, as described in Acts 13:22-23?
- What role do the women in Rehoboam's life, such as Mahalath and Maacah, play in shaping his decisions and the future of the kingdom, and what can we learn from their examples?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 11:18
And Rehoboam took him Mahalath, the daughter of Jerimoth, the son of David, to wife,.... Of which son of David we nowhere else read; perhaps he might be the son of one of his concubines, or he might
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 11:18
And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse; Rehoboam took him Mahalath. The names of her father and mother are given.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
2 Chronicles 11:18 And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, [and] Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;Ver. 18. The daughter of Jerimoth the son of David.] By some concubine likely. See 1 Chronicles 3:9. The daughter of Eliab.] All his three wives here mentioned were of David’ s family, and of his own kindred.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
’S FAMILY (2 Chronicles 11:18-23). This record also is wanting in the Book of Kings. It appears to have been derived from the sources designated in 2 Chronicles 12:15. (18) The daughter.—So rightly, LXX., Vulg., and many Hebrew MSS. for the ordinary reading son.Of Jerimoth the son of David—Jerimoth does not occur in the list of David’s sons (1 Chronicles 3:1-8), unless we suppose the name to be a corruption of “Ithream.” Probably he was one of “the sons of the concubines” (1 Chronicles 3:9). And Abihail.—The and is not in the present Hebrew text, but is supplied by the LXX. “And of Abihail” is probably the meaning, so that both of Mahalath’s parents are named. The LXX. and Vulg. make Abihail a second wife of Rehoboam; but 2 Chronicles 11:19-20, as well as the construction of the sentence, make it evident that only one wife is mentioned here. A daughter of David’s eldest brother could hardly become the wife of David’s grandson. Eliab the son of Jesse.—1 Samuel 17:13; 1 Chronicles 2:13.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
Verse 18. Took him Mahalath] By marrying thus in the family of David, he strengthened his right to the Jewish throne.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 11:18
18. Jerimoth] Nothing is known regarding a son of David of this name. He may have been the son of a concubine (1 Chronicles 3:9). and Abihail] R.V. and of Abihail. The verse accordingly speaks of one wife only, Mahalath, whose parents were Jerimoth and Abihail. The verb in 2 Chronicles 11:19 is in the singular; cp. 2 Chronicles 11:20 (after her). Eliab] David’s eldest brother; 1 Samuel 16:6; 1 Samuel 17:13.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 11:18
This is probably an extract from the “genealogies” of Iddo 2 Chronicles 12:15. As Jerimoth is not mentioned among the legitimate sons of David 1 Chronicles 3:1-8; 1 Chronicles 14:4-7, he must have been the child of a concubine.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 11:18
18. Jerimoth the son of David — Since Jerimoth is nowhere else mentioned among the sons of David, he is generally supposed to have been a son of one of David’s concubines.
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