1 Kings Chapter 12
Rehoboam's Folly
Old Testament Unknown Verses
1 Kings
Chapter Summary
Rehoboam rejects the elders' advice and the kingdom divides
Key Verses
1 Kings 12:7 1 Kings 12:15 1 Kings 12:19
Scripture Content
And they said to him, 'If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants forever.' But he abandoned the counsel that the old men gave him and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him and stood before him. So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David to this day.
Themes & Topics
Leadership Counsel Division Kingdom Split