Theory question 101
Solomon and the Divided KingdomSection A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) In what three ways was Israel affected by the unwise policies of Solomon? (b) Identify three character traits of leaders that make them unpopular.
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(a) Any three: heavy taxation to support his court and building projects (1 Kings 4:7, 22-23; 12:4); forced labour of Israelites and others for building (1 Kings 5:13-14; 9:15); idolatry spread through his foreign wives, provoking God's anger (1 Kings 11:1-9); the kingdom was divided after his death (1 Kings 11:11-13; 12:16-20); adversaries such as Hadad and Rezon troubled Israel (1 Kings 11:14-25); Jeroboam's rebellion (1 Kings 11:26-40); giving away cities to Hiram (1 Kings 9:11).
(b) Any three: arrogance and pride; greed and corruption; oppression and harshness; refusal to listen to advice; tribalism and favouritism; dishonesty; lack of compassion.
Give three effects with references, then three traits.