Son of Eliezer, grandson of Moses, a Levite
Rehabiah
Named in 3 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 23:17.
רְחַבְיָהוּRehabiah
The name means “breadth, or extent, of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Rehabiah Written by AI
Rehabiah was the son of Eliezer and grandson of Moses (1 Chronicles 23:17). He was a Levite and had many descendants who were also Levites (1 Chronicles 23:17). The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service and had various duties assigned to them. Rehabiah's descendants were among the Levites who served during the reign of King David (1 Chronicles 24:21). They were also among the Levites who were appointed as treasurers and other officials (1 Chronicles 26:25). The multiple mentions of Rehabiah and his descendants in the genealogies and lists of Levites highlight the importance of their role in maintaining the worship and service of God in the temple.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Enlargement of the Lord, the son of Eliezer, and grandson of Moses (1 Chr. 23:17; 24:21).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 23:17
The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.
- 1 Chronicles 24:21
As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah.
- 1 Chronicles 26:25
His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.