JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 19

Question 19

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

The division of the Kingdom of Israel took place during the reign of

  1. A.Rehoboam
  2. B.Samuel
  3. C.Josiah
  4. D.Jehu
  5. E.Sennacherib.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Rehoboam)

Explanation

The ten tribes broke away early in Rehoboam's reign, after Solomon's death (1 Kings 12).