Rehoboam was one of the sons of King Solomon, and became the king of the nation of Israel after Solomon died.
* At the beginning of his reign, Rehoboam was severe with his people, so ten of the tribes of Israel rebelled against him and formed the "kingdom of Israel" in the north.
* Rehoboam continued as king of the southern kingdom of Judah which consisted of the two tribes, Judah and Benjamin.
* Rehoboam was a wicked king who did not obey Yahweh, but worshiped false gods.
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__*[18-05](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/18-05)__ After Solomon died, his son, __Rehoboam__, became king. __Rehoboam__ was a foolish man.
__*[18-06](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/18-06)__ __Rehoboam__ answered foolishly and told them, "You thought my father Solomon made you work hard, but I will make you work harder than he did, and I will punish you more harshly than he did."
__*[18-07](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/18-07)__ Ten of the tribes of the nation of Israel rebelled against __Rehoboam__. Only two tribes remained faithful to him.