Rehoboth
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient site identified with one of the wells excavated by Isaac as recorded in the Book of Genesis.
What is the meaning of Rehoboth in the Bible?
One of the wells dug by Isaac, located near Beersheba, and possibly identical with the ruin Ruchaibeh. The site is described as a once-thriving city now in ruins.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers visualize the geographical context of the patriarchal narratives and understand the historical basis for the conflicts over water rights described in Genesis.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Rehoboth (located near modern Ruchaibeh, near Beersheba, Israel) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Rehoboth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Rehoboth clarify?
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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
"Rehoboth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/rehoboth/