Question 19
Solomon and the Divided KingdomThe immediate cause of the division of the kingdom was
- A.Rehoboam's foolishness
- B.Solomon's bad government
- C.Prophet Ahijah's instigation
- D.Jeroboam's rebellion.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Rehoboam's foolishness)
Explanation
Rehoboam foolishly rejected the elders' advice and threatened heavier burdens, so the northern tribes broke away (1 Kings 12:13–16).