“And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, ‘The LORD, he is God; the LORD, he is God.’” —1 Kings 18:39 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: Week 16, Divided Kingdom/Israel and Judah

Tier 1: 1 Kings 12 the kingdom divides
Tier 2: 1 Kings 12-14
Tier 3: 1 Kings 12-14; 2 Chronicles 10-12

Tier 1 Questions

1. What two groups of people did Solomon’s son Rehoboam consult about the people’s request to lighten their labor? (1 Kings 12:1-15)
   

2. How did God use Rehoboam’s foolish decision to accomplish His purpose to divide the kingdom of Israel? (compare verses 15-17 with the prophecy in 1 Kings 11:30-32)
   

• Rehoboam became the king of

(the southern kingdom) with some people of Benjamin living near Jerusalem and the rest of Israel (the northern kingdom) crowned

Reveal Answer

, Solomon’s former official. See this map for reference: https://www.bible.ca/maps/maps-divided-kingdom.htm
3. What did Jeroboam make for the people of Israel to worship? (see 1 Kings 12:26-30) Notice the locations on the map above.

• As you go through the chapters this week, you will see many names of kings, some which look the same but may correspond to the other kingdom. It may be helpful to make two columns and write out which kings led each kingdom, or you can follow this chart https://www.historyinthebible.com/supplementary_pages/graphics/Two_Kingdoms_Timeline_Large.png

if that link doesn’t work, look for the “Synoptic Timeline” here https://www.historyinthebible.com/supplementary_pages/two-kingdoms.html#chart_two_kingdoms

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. What two groups of people did Solomon’s son Rehoboam consult about the people’s request to lighten their labor? (1 Kings 12:1-15)
   

2. How did God use Rehoboam’s foolish decision to accomplish His purpose to divide the kingdom of Israel? (compare verses 15-17 with the prophecy in 1 Kings 11:30-32)
   

• Rehoboam became the king of

(the southern kingdom) with some people of Benjamin living near Jerusalem and the rest of Israel (the northern kingdom) crowned

Reveal Answer

, Solomon’s former official. See this map for reference: https://www.bible.ca/maps/maps-divided-kingdom.htm
3. What did Jeroboam make for the people of Israel to worship? (see 1 Kings 12:26-30) Notice the locations on the map above.

• As you go through the chapters this week, you will see many names of kings, some which look the same but may correspond to the other kingdom. It may be helpful to make two columns and write out which kings led each kingdom, or you can follow this chart https://www.historyinthebible.com/supplementary_pages/graphics/Two_Kingdoms_Timeline_Large.png

if that link doesn’t work, look for the “Synoptic Timeline” here https://www.historyinthebible.com/supplementary_pages/two-kingdoms.html#chart_two_kingdoms

Application

1. What does today’s Scripture speak to you about God’s expectation of obedience to Him and people’s willingness to follow evil leaders? How can you respond?
   

2. When was the last time God used you in gifts of the Spirit to speak His guidance to someone or gave you supernatural insight about a situation? Take a moment to be willing for God to use you to honor Him through His spiritual gifts.