I Kings 11:35
The Scripture
(35) But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, even ten tribes.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After Solomon’s death his son Rehoboam is crowned king, but the northern tribes of Israel rebel and join the Philistines, while the southern tribes remain loyal to Rehoboam. The chapter records the split of the kingdom and the political consequences of this division, showing that the united kingdom could not endure without the loyalty of all its people.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 20:5Exodus 20:6I Kings 12:15I Kings 12:16I Kings 12:17I Kings 12:20II Chronicles 10:15II Chronicles 10:16II Chronicles 10:17
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