Key Figures — 1 Kings 11

4 figures

1. Solomon

   King of Israel who turned away from God in his later years.

   Solomon, despite his wisdom and wealth, disobeyed God's commandments by marrying foreign women who led him to idolatry. This disobedience led to God's anger and the eventual division of the kingdom.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings Chapter 3 (Solomon's request for wisdom)
   • 1 Kings Chapter 9 (God's covenant with Solomon)
   • Ecclesiastes (Solomon's reflections on life and wisdom)

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2. Jeroboam

   Servant of Solomon who was promised a portion of the kingdom.

   Jeroboam was an industrious servant of Solomon who was chosen by God to rule over ten tribes of Israel after the kingdom's division due to Solomon's disobedience.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings Chapter 12 (Jeroboam's reign over Israel)
   • 2 Chronicles Chapter 10 (Rebellion against Rehoboam)

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3. Ahijah the Shilonite

   Prophet who foretold the division of the kingdom.

   Ahijah delivered God's message to Jeroboam, symbolically tearing a new garment into twelve pieces to represent the division of the kingdom.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings Chapter 14 (Ahijah's prophecy against Jeroboam)
   • 2 Chronicles Chapter 9 (Ahijah's role as a prophet)

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4. Rehoboam

   Solomon's son and successor as king of Judah.

   Rehoboam's harsh policies led to the rebellion of the northern tribes, fulfilling the prophecy of the kingdom's division.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings Chapter 12 (Rehoboam's reign and the division of the kingdom)
   • 2 Chronicles Chapter 10 (Rehoboam's leadership)

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