Question 23
Solomon and the Divided KingdomGod revealed to Solomon that the kingdom would be divided after him because he
- A.had many wives
- B.over-taxed and enslaved the people
- C.was too extravagant
- D.worshipped other gods.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (worshipped other gods.)
Explanation
Solomon's foreign wives turned his heart after other gods, so God said He would tear the kingdom from his son (1 Kings 11:4–11).