# Rehoboam #

## Facts: ##

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

* At the beginning of his reign, Rehoboam was severe with his people, so ten of the tribes of Israel rebelled against him and formed the "kingdom of Israel" in the north.
* Rehoboam continued as king of the southern kingdom of Judah which consisted of the two tribes, Judah and Benjamin.
* Rehoboam was a wicked king who did not obey Yahweh, but worshiped false gods.

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(See also: [kingdomofisrael](../other/kingdomofisrael.md), [kingdomofjudah](../other/kingdomofjudah.md), [solomon](../other/solomon.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 03:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/03/10)
* [1 Kings 11:41-43](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/11/41)
* [1 Kings 14:21-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/14/21)
* [Matthew 01:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/01/07)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

  __*[18-05](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/18-05)__ After Solomon died, his son, __Rehoboam__, became king. __Rehoboam__ was a foolish man.
  __*[18-06](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/18-06)__ __Rehoboam__ answered foolishly and told them, "You thought my father Solomon made you work hard, but I will make you work harder than he did, and I will punish you more harshly than he did."
  __*[18-07](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/18-07)__ Ten of the tribes of the nation of Israel rebelled against __Rehoboam__. Only two tribes remained faithful to him.