js.src = "//forms.aweber.com/form/95/514808195.js"; But this is why Israel split into two kingdoms. You are very knowledgeable and the gift to explain is greatly upon you! I am currently studying the Prophet Micah The disunity went back all the way to the patriarch Jacob, who presided over a … Rehoboam, at the age of 41, assumes the throne of Israel in 930 B.C. The nation, in 930 B.C., then suddenly split into two distinct entities with unique ruling dynasties. Well, once Benjamin lost the kingdom to David, the tribe of Judah became the headquarters of the kingdom of Israel. Why did ancient Israel split in two? Solomon, reflecting on his life, stated that not one of his 1,000 wives proved to be virtuous or a positive influence on him (Ecclesiastes 7:26 - 28). I pray this has helped you in some fashion today, and may God bless you and keep you in the name of Jesus Christ. This is why the first king and kingdom of Israel rested on a Benjamite named Saul. She was given the rights of the first wife (even though she was married by deception). We are glad the Holy Spirit opened the scripture respectable way. Praise the ALMIGHTY brother Jay; thank you for being here and your comment. His first wife Naamah, married before he ascended the throne, was an Ammonite (1Kings 14:21) who gave birth to Rehoboam. Answer: Throughout their history in the Promised Land, the children of Israel struggled with conflict among the tribes. The Israelites formed their capital in the city of Samaria, and the Judaeans kept their capital in Jerusalem. The problem was that doing so sinned against God (Deuteronomy 17:18). His second wife, married soon after becoming ruler, was the daughter of Egypt's Pharaoh (1Kings 3:1). Additionally, all men in Israel (including Solomon) were expressly forbidden to marry "strange" women who were idolaters or who did not choose to convert to worshipping the true God (as did Rahab the harlot and Ruth). The king's insulting and hostile answer to the elders of Israel solidified their resolve to leave the unified kingdom. His indulgence in foreign women led him on a path that would ultimately punish all ancient Israel by causing the nation to split in two and robbing his descendants of a unified throne. Thank you for joining us today. The tribe of Benjamin also came back to partner with Judah. Thank you. Joseph’s lineage also would rule, that is Joseph and Benjamin, which were Joseph’s children, Ephraim and Manasseh. Also to His Kingdom on the Earth, and His Royal Family. Hi Lorna, you are very welcome. The rulers over God's people were not to multiply women to themselves (verse 17). Why did Canaan split into two kingdoms? The tribe of Benjamin also came back to partner with Judah. On great feasts the inhabitants of the Israelite kingdom went to worship God in the Temple in Jerusalem which did not please King Jeroboam. elder Peoles thank you for your comment and it is great to meet you! Leah was the older daughter and the first and wanted to actually marry Jacob. The king, in order to please his many pagan wives, built various altars and "high places" for them to worship their false deities (1Kings 11:8, 2Kings 23:13, Nehemiah 13:26). Required fields are marked *. The Bible and the whole history of the world we live in would look different because the prophecy of going into captivity would not have taken place. They recommended he threaten them, like a dictator, with even higher taxes and harsher penalties as a means of quelling any thoughts of rebellion (1Kings 12). Scripture also seems to indicate that Solomon in his old age also indulged, at what level is unknown, in worshipping the following pagan gods as well as the true God of Israel (1Kings 11:5 - 7, 10, 2Kings 23:13).