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Rehoboam
Facts:
Rehoboam was one of the sons of King Solomon, and he 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 remaining 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: other/kingdomofisrael · other/kingdomofjudah · other/solomon)
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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.