Rehob Summary
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Rehob was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah.
a Levite (NEH 10:9)
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Rehob
breadth; space; extent
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Rehob
· Also called · H7340 none · NEH 10:11 broad, wide [place, market]
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רְחֹב
rəchov · H7340 · NEH 10:11 broad, wide [place, market]
- he רְחוֹב · H7340J
- el Ροωβ Roōb · none · NEH 10:11
- bg Рехов
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Rehob Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Rehob 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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