Question 6
Solomon and the Divided KingdomGod allowed Rehoboam to retain only one tribe in Israel because
- A.his father, Solomon, had shared the other tribes among his other brothers.
- B.he had married many foreign wives
- C.the northern tribes had successfully revolted against him
- D.of David who had been faithful to the Lord
- E.his father, Solomon, had served the Lord all his life.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (of David who had been faithful to the Lord)
Explanation
God left one tribe to Solomon's son "for the sake of David my servant" (1 Kings 11:13, 32).