Question 5
Solomon and the Divided KingdomRehoboam, the king, contributed to the division of Israel by
- A.ignoring the counsel of the elders
- B.sending Jeroboam into exile
- C.refusing to worship in the temple
- D.transferring his headquarters to Shechem.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (ignoring the counsel of the elders)
Explanation
Rehoboam rejected the old men's advice and spoke harshly to the people, who then rejected him (1 Kings 12:8-16).