Question 21
Solomon and the Divided KingdomTo whom was this addressed? 'Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke upon us and we will serve you'.
- A.Jeroboam
- B.Nebat
- C.Solomon
- D.Rehoboam
- E.Ahijah.
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Answer: D (Rehoboam)
Explanation
The people of Israel said this to Rehoboam, Solomon's son, at Shechem; his harsh reply split the kingdom (1 Kings 12:3–4, 16).