lesson 2 Flashcards
what is the definition of rehoboam in the bible?
Rehoboam was the son of Solomon and grandson of David, and he became king of Judah after the kingdom of Israel split into two following Solomon’s death. His reign is marked by unwise decisions and division within the kingdom.
-Rehoboam’s ascension: After Solomon’s death, Rehoboam went to Shechem to be crowned king, but the northern tribes of Israel, led by Jeroboam, asked him to lighten the heavy labor and taxes imposed by Solomon (1 Kings 12:1–4).
-Unwise response: Rehoboam, influenced by his young advisers, refused to ease the burdens and instead threatened to make their burdens heavier (1 Kings 12:13–15).
-Division of the kingdom: This decision led to the split of the united kingdom of Israel into two parts—Rehoboam ruled the southern kingdom of Judah, while Jeroboam became king of the northern kingdom of Israel (1 Kings 12:16–20).
-Rehoboam’s reign: He ruled Judah for 17 years, and his reign was marked by religious instability and conflict. Though he attempted to strengthen his kingdom through military efforts and alliances, his kingdom never regained the glory of David and Solomon’s united Israel (1 Kings 14:21–31).
Rehoboam’s legacy is often seen as a cautionary tale about leadership, pride, and the consequences of poor decision-making.
what is the definition of kingdom splits in the bible?
in the Bible, the kingdom split refers to the division of the united kingdom of Israel into two separate nations: the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. This event is a significant turning point in biblical history and is recorded primarily in 1 Kings 12.
-Cause: The split was primarily due to Rehoboam’s unwise decision to ignore the counsel of older advisers and instead follow the advice of his peers, refusing to ease the burdens on the people (1 Kings 12:1–15).
-Northern Kingdom of Israel: This kingdom, often simply called Israel, was ruled by Jeroboam and later other kings, most of whom led Israel into idolatry and wickedness. It was eventually conquered by the Assyrians in 722 BC.
-Southern Kingdom of Judah: The southern kingdom, ruled by Rehoboam and his descendants, remained more focused on the Davidic line and continued to have some worship of God in Jerusalem, though it also faced periods of apostasy. It was eventually conquered by the Babylonians in 586 BC.
what is the definition of the book of kings in the bible?
The Book of Kings in the Bible is a historical and theological account of the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah, focusing particularly on their faithfulness to God and the spiritual condition of the nation. It is divided into 1 Kings and 2 Kings, and is part of the Deuteronomic history (along with Joshua, Judges, and 1–2 Samuel), which seeks to explain the rise and fall of Israel and Judah based on their obedience or disobedience to God.
-1 Kings begins with the final years of King David’s reign, Solomon’s rise to power, the building of the Temple in Jerusalem, and the subsequent division of the kingdom after Solomon’s death. It also chronicles the ministry of the prophet Elijah.
-2 Kings continues with the reigns of subsequent kings of both Israel and Judah, including the ministries of Elisha and other prophets. It culminates in the fall of Israel to the Assyrians in 722 BC, and the fall of Judah to the Babylonians in 586 BC, leading to the exile of the people of Judah.
