Rehoboam's Journey Map

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Rehoboam's Journey Map

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1 Kings 12:1

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

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Rehoboam

Rehoboam was Solomon's son who became king after him. When the people asked for lighter burdens, he foolishly followed young advisors and threatened heavier oppression. This caused the kingdom to split, with ten tribes following Jeroboam, leaving Rehoboam only Judah and Benjamin.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Accession930 BC

    Jerusalem

    Rehoboam becomes king after Solomon's death.

    1KI 11:43

  2. Shechem Assembly930 BC

    Jerusalem

    Israel asks Rehoboam to lighten Solomon's heavy burdens.

    1KI 12:1-4

  3. Foolish Decision930 BC

    Jerusalem

    Rehoboam rejects the elders' counsel and threatens harsher treatment.

    1KI 12:6-14

  4. Kingdom Divided930 BC

    Jerusalem

    Ten tribes rebel; only Judah and Benjamin remain under Rehoboam.

    1KI 12:16-20

  5. Shishak's Invasion925 BC

    Jerusalem

    Egypt's Pharaoh Shishak invades Judah and plunders the temple.

    1KI 14:25-26

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