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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2009 Question 42

Question 42

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

The Kingdom of Israel was divided because the

  1. A.kingdom was too large to be administered
  2. B.leadership wanted to create more nations
  3. C.followership wanted more nations
  4. D.last two kings made unwise policies.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (last two kings made unwise policies.)

Explanation

Solomon's idolatry and heavy forced labour, followed by Rehoboam's harsh refusal to lighten the yoke, led the ten northern tribes to break away (1 Kings 11-12).