Question 10
Solomon and the Divided KingdomThe immediate consequence of Rehoboam's rejection of Israel's request for their yoke to be lightened was the
- A.end of David's dynasty
- B.death of Adoniram
- C.civil war between Israel and Judah
- D.division of the kingdom into two
- E.invasion of Israel by enemies.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (division of the kingdom into two)
Explanation
The northern tribes at once rejected the house of David and made Jeroboam king, splitting the kingdom (1 Kings 12:16-20).