Introduction to Old Testament Studies: Age of The Prophets - The Kingdom Divides

With the death of Solomon, Rehoboam is made King because he is the son of Solomon Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it, he stayed in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon’s presence. Jeroboam stayed in Egypt.…