Rehoboam

Facts

Rehoboam was one of the sons of King Solomon, and became the king of the nation of Israel after Solomon died.

When Rehoboam spoke too severely to the people of Israel, ten of the tribes rebelled against him. Because of this, the nation of Israel became two kingdoms: the kingdom of Israel in the north and the kingdom of Judah in the south.
Rehoboam continued to be the king of the kingdom of Judah, which consisted of the two tribes who remained loyal to him.
Rehoboam was a wicked king who did not obey Yahweh, but served false gods.