Rehoboth
Rehoboth was a city associated with Shaul, an Edomite king.
The name Rehoboth means “spaces; places”
PlaceEdomOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location near Edom Zered first mentioned at Genesis 36:37; only referred to as Rehoboth (רְחֹבוֹת).
Location
- Identified as
- Ras Rihab
- Certainty
- Possible (42% of scholarship) · 3 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 30.933° N, 35.611° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- רְחֹבוֹתRehoboth
Mentions
- When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
- When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.