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
How many tribes followed Yeravam?
10 tribes
How many soldiers did Rechavam assemble to go fight the other tribes to reunify the kingdom?
180 000
What was the name of the Navi who told Rechavam not to fight?
Shemaya
What message from Hashem did Shemaya give to Rechavam?
Do not wage war against your brothers. Let every man return to his house, because this matter is from me.
Where did Yeravam build his capital?
first Shechem and then he moved it to Penuel
What was Yeravam afraid of?
If the people go up to the Beit Hamikdash, their hearts will be turned towards Rechavam and they will rejoin his kingdom.
What did Yeravam build to replace the Beit Hamikdash?
Two golden calves
Where did Yeravam set up his calves?
Dan and Beit El
Who did Yeravam appoint to serve in his new temples?
False priests and false prophets
What other changes did Yeravam make?
He made his own festivals.
When did Yeravam innagurate his temple?
On the 15th day of the 8th month.
Who offered Korbanot during the inauguration of Yeravam’s Temples?
Yeravam
What did Yeravam do to prevent the jews from going to the Beit Hamikdash?
He assigned guards to the border and they would arrest anyone who tried to leave.
