Question 2
Solomon and the Divided Kingdom"..... Now therefore lighten the hard service of your father upon us, and we will serve you,"
This request was made to Rehoboam because
- A.the people had another person in mind
- B.the people wanted to test his wisdom
- C.of an impending revolt
- D.the people wanted some relief.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (the people wanted some relief.)
Explanation
Solomon had laid a heavy yoke of forced labour and taxes on the people. At Shechem they asked Rehoboam to lighten it, so they wanted relief (1 Kings 12:4).