Rehoboam

King · Divided Kingdom

Son of Solomon whose harsh rule caused the ten northern tribes to secede, splitting the kingdom.

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Key Locations

• Jerusalem, Shechem

Key Events

• Succeeds Solomon, Rejects elders' counsel, Harsh reply at Shechem, Kingdom divides, Rules Judah only

Scripture References

1 Kings 12, 14:21-31, 2 Chr 10-12