Bible Verses About "Who Was Rehoboam in the Bible"
Rehoboam was the son of Solomon who became the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after his harsh policies caused the ten northern tribes to rebel and form Israel.
Rehoboam was the son of Solomon who became the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah after his harsh policies caused the ten northern tribes to rebel and form Israel.
"And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever." — 1 Kings 12:7 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Rehoboam in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever."
"And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins. And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions."
"Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. And they obeyed the word of the LORD, and returned, according to the word of the LORD."
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