Hi guys,
I was reading my newly ordered copy of the excellent Judaica Press Translation and commentary anthology of 1st Kings, when I read about Solomon reportedly being twelve when he was coronated King. Later in 1Kings 14 verse 21 it states that Rehoboam was 41 years of age when he became king. That would make Solomon 10 or 11 when he had his son, would it not? Is there any information on how young he was when Rehoboam was born? Perhaps the commentary is just speculation on Solomon's age?
Thank you,
Tony
I was reading my newly ordered copy of the excellent Judaica Press Translation and commentary anthology of 1st Kings, when I read about Solomon reportedly being twelve when he was coronated King. Later in 1Kings 14 verse 21 it states that Rehoboam was 41 years of age when he became king. That would make Solomon 10 or 11 when he had his son, would it not? Is there any information on how young he was when Rehoboam was born? Perhaps the commentary is just speculation on Solomon's age?
Thank you,
Tony
