Perek 12 Flashcards
What was the name of Shlomo’s son who ruled after him?
Rechavam
Where did Rechavam go to be coronated?
Shechem
Who returned from Egypt when he heard that Shlom had died and his son had begun to rule?
Yeravam
What condition did Bnei Yisrael make before accepting Rechavam as king?
To lighten the tax burden
How did Rechavam respond to the request to lower taxes?
He told the people to come back in three days.
Which two groups of people did Rechavam consult?
His father’s advisors and his friends.
How did Shlomos’ advisors advise Rechavam to respond to the people?
- To call them back immediately, not wait for three days.
2. If you be their servant and respond with kind words, they will serve you forever.
How did Rechavam’s friends advise him to respond to the people?
To speak harshly to the people and show them who is in charge.
What did Rechavam say to the people when they returned to him after three days?
“My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke; my father flogged you with whips, but I will flog you with scorpions.”
Why didn’t Rechavam listen to the people?
Hashem caused him to be stubborn to bring about the prophecy to split the kingdom.
Who did Rechavam send to collect the taxes?
Adoniram
What did the people do to the tax collector?
They stoned him to death.
How did Rechavam react to Adoniram’s death?
He mounted his chariot and fled back to Jerusalem.
Who did the people choose as king instead of Rechavam?
Yeravam.
Which tribes stayed loyal to Rechavam?
Yehudah and Binyamin
