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Rehoboam

Facts:

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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(See also: kingdomofisrael · kingdomofjudah · solomon)

Bible References:

Examples from the Bible stories:

*18-05 After Solomon died, his son, Rehoboam, became king. Rehoboam was a foolish man. *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 Ten of the tribes of the nation of Israel rebelled against Rehoboam. Only two tribes remained faithful to him.