Rehob רְחוֹב
One of the leaders who sealed the covenant
Who is Rehob in the Bible?
Rehob was one of the leaders of Israel who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah, as recorded in Nehemiah 10:11. After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the public reading of the Law, the people renewed their commitment to follow God's commands and separate themselves from surrounding nations. Rehob represented his family or clan among the priests, Levites, and heads of families who formally sealed this covenant as a sign of their dedication. His participation in this sealing marked a significant moment of spiritual renewal for the Jewish people following their return from Babylonian exile, demonstrating their resolve to obey God's laws and maintain their identity as His chosen people.
Biography
Rehob is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who sealed the covenant (Neh.10.11). After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the public reading of the Law, the people of Israel made a covenant to follow God's commands and to separate themselves from the surrounding nations (Nehemiah 9-10). The leaders of the people, including priests, Levites, and heads of families, sealed this covenant as a sign of their commitment (Neh.10.1-27). Rehob was among these leaders, representing his family or clan. The sealing of the covenant was a significant moment in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile, and it demonstrated their dedication to obeying God's laws and maintaining their distinct identity as His chosen people.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 10:11
"Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רְחוֹב |