Question 7
Solomon and the Divided KingdomGod decided to tear the kingdom from Solomon and leave one tribe for him because he had
- A.turned his heart away from the Lord
- B.consolidated the kingdom of David
- C.married many wives from Israel
- D.revealed Israel's secrets to strangers.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (turned his heart away from the Lord)
Explanation
"The Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the Lord" (1 Kings 11:9-13).