Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.
An ephrathite
Solomon's servant
Bible References
An ephrathite
Genesis 35:16
Later, they set out from Beth-el. While still a long way from Ephrathah, Rachel started to have trouble giving birth.
Ruth 1:2
The man's name was Elimelech, his wife's name was Naomi, and their two sons were named Mahlon and Chilion Ephrathites from Bethlehem of Judah. They journeyed to the country of Moab and lived there for some time.
1 Samuel 1:1
A certain man lived in Ramathaim-zophim, which is in the hill country of Ephraim. He was Jeroham's son Elkanah, the grandson of Elihu and grandson of Tohu, who was the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
1 Samuel 17:12
David was the son of that Ephrathite man named Jesse from Bethlehem in Judah. He had eight sons; at the time when Saul was king he was old, having lived to an advanced age.
1 Chronicles 2:19
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
Solomon's servant
1 Kings 9:22
However, Solomon did not force Israelis into conscripted labor, but they did serve as his soldiers, servants, princes, captains, chariot commanders, and cavalry.
2 Chronicles 13:6
Even so, Nebat's son Jeroboam, who used to serve David's son Solomon, rose in rebellion against his own master!