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Jan 4, 2022 · Rehoboam and Jeroboam were both kings reigning in Israel’s divided kingdom. Rehoboam was one of Solomon’s sons and king of Judah in the south (1 Kings 11:43). Jeroboam was one of Solomon’s former officials, an Ephraimite, and king of Israel in the north (1 Kings 11:26).
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Rehoboam was the son and successor of Solomon, who ruled over the southern kingdom of Judah after a rebellion by the northern tribes of Israel led by Jeroboam. He faced civil war, religious reforms, and foreign threats during his 17-year reign.
Learn how Jeroboam rebelled against Solomon and became king over 10 tribes of Israel, while Rehoboam ruled over Judah. Read the biblical account of their conflict, division, and God's intervention.
Read the biblical passage about Rehoboam and Jeroboam, who divided the kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death. See how Jeroboam rebelled against Rehoboam and established his own kingdom with idolatry and false worship.
Jan 4, 2022 · Following Solomon’s death, Solomon’s son Rehoboam became king and foolishly threatened to make life more difficult for the people of the land ( 1 Kings 12:14 ). This led to a rebellion against Rehoboam, and the ten northern tribes crowned Jeroboam as their king ( 1 Kings 12:20 ).
Read the biblical account of how Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, rejected the advice of the elders and angered the people of Israel, who then rebelled and made Jeroboam their king. Learn about Jeroboam's idolatry and the division of the kingdom into two parts.
King Rehoboam managed to get into the chariot and flee to Jerusalem. 19 Israel is in rebellion against the house of David until today. 20 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come back, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel.
