1 Kings 11:26-43

11:26-40 | Jeroboam, one of Solomon’s servants, led a revolt against Solomon’s administration until his banishment to Egypt. Jeroboam’s actions – which were consequences of Solomon’s divided heart – led to the division of the kingdom of Israel. Ahijah the prophet demonstrated this division by tearing his own new garment in 12 pieces, giving 10 to Jeroboam and leaving Solomon with one tribe, Judah. Judah and Benjamin were often regarded as one and referred to as Judah.

11:36 | Davidic kings were to shine as a lamp among the nations. Similarly, Revelation 1 speaks of the lampstands representing the church and her shining witness to the world (Matt. 5:14-16).