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