Ammonitess
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Ammonitess in the Bible?
Naamah, an Ammonite woman, was the wife of King Solomon and the mother of his successor, Rehoboam, as recorded in 1 Kings 14:21, 1 Kings 14:31, 2 Chronicles 12:13, and 2 Chronicles 24:26.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Naamah as an Ammonite clarifies the political alliances formed through Solomon's marriages and provides context for the religious tensions that contributed to the division of the monarchy under his son.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Ammonitess reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ammonitess in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ammonitess clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Kings 14:211 Kings 14:312 Chronicles 12:132 Chronicles 24:26
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ammonitess." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ammonitess/