Key Figures — 1 Kings 12

5 figures

Rehoboam
King of Judah and son of Solomon.
Rehoboam's harsh response to the people's request for lighter burdens led to the division of the united kingdom of Israel.
Related passages
- 1 Kings 11 (Solomon's reign and the prophecy of the kingdom's division)
- 2 Chronicles 10 (Parallel account of Rehoboam's actions)
Jeroboam
First king of the northern kingdom of Israel.
Jeroboam led the ten tribes in rebellion against Rehoboam, fulfilling the prophecy given by Ahijah.
Related passages
- 1 Kings 11 (Prophecy of Jeroboam's rise to power)
- 2 Chronicles 10 (Parallel account of Jeroboam's actions)
Ahijah the Shilonite
Prophet who foretold the division of the kingdom.
Ahijah's prophecy to Jeroboam about the division of the kingdom came to pass in this chapter.
Related passages
- 1 Kings 11 (Ahijah's prophecy to Jeroboam)
The Elders of Israel
Advisors to Rehoboam.
The elders advised Rehoboam to serve the people and lighten their burdens, which he rejected.
Related passages
- 1 Kings 12:6-7 (The elders' advice)
The Young Men
Advisors to Rehoboam.
The young men advised Rehoboam to increase the burdens on the people, which he accepted, leading to the kingdom's division.
Related passages
- 1 Kings 12:8-11 (The young men's advice)

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