Question 45
Solomon and the Divided KingdomSolomon attempted to kill Jeroboam because Jeroboam
- A.was more popular than him
- B.was not faithful as the officer in charge of labour
- C.did not report what was prophesied concerning him
- D.was a threat to the throne
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (was a threat to the throne)
Explanation
Ahijah prophesied that Jeroboam would rule ten tribes, so Solomon saw him as a threat and sought to kill him (1 Kings 11:29–40).