Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zaham was one of the sons born to King Rehoboam of Judah.
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Zaham is mentioned as one of the sons of King Rehoboam, who ruled over Judah after the division of the kingdom following Solomon's death. Zaham's mother was Mahalath, the daughter of Jerimoth, son of David, and of Abihail, daughter of Eliab, son of Jesse. The listing of Zaham among Rehoboam's sons provides insight into the royal family of Judah during the early years of the divided monarchy.
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(fatness), son of Rehoboam by Abihail the daughter of Eliab. (2 Chronicles 11:19)
crime; filthiness; impurity
ZA'HAM (loathing), son of Rehoboam. 2 Chr 11:19.
ZA'HAM (loathing), son of Rehoboam. 2 Chr 11:19.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2093
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.
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