Rehoboam
King · Divided Kingdom
Son of Solomon whose harsh rule caused the ten northern tribes to secede, splitting the kingdom.
Profile
| Role | King |
| Era | Divided Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Approximate Dates | c. 972-913 BC |
| Birth Place | Jerusalem |
Key Locations
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
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