JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2022 Question 7

Question 7

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

The division of the kingdom of Israel took place during the reign of

  1. A.Rehoboam
  2. B.Samuel
  3. C.John
  4. D.Josiah
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Rehoboam)

Explanation

After Rehoboam refused to lighten the people's burden, the ten northern tribes made Jeroboam king (1 Kings 12).