Question 17
Solomon and the Divided KingdomThe Lord told Solomon his Kingdom would be divided after his death because
- A.he had married foreign women
- B.he had built the temple
- C.he followed other gods
- D.he oppressed Israel
- E.he was too rich.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (he followed other gods)
Explanation
Solomon's heart turned to other gods, so God said He would tear the kingdom from his son (1 Kings 11:9–11). His foreign wives led him there, but the sin judged was idolatry.