Biblex: The Historical BooksSample

1 Kings 12:1-5

1. Here are a few facts that will help you understand the story. First, King Solomon, the Son of David and father of Rehoboam, has died. Second, Jeroboam was a military leader under Solomon who unsuccessfully tried to rebel, and then ran away. Before the Israelites confirm Rehoboam as king, what do they ask of him? What does this say about the kind of king Solomon was?

2. How does this remind you of Samuel’s warning in 1 Samuel 8:10-18? Why do you think the Israelites brought Jeroboam with them?

1 Kings 12:6-20

1. What advice do the elders give Rehoboam?

3. Whose advice does Rehoboam follow? What are the results?