Tag Archives: 1 Kings 12

from rebellion to apostasy

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240918 from rebellion to apostasy 1 Kings 12:16-33 (JDV) 1 Kings 12:16 When all Israel saw that the king had not listened to them, the people answered him: What future do we have in David? We have no inheritance in … Continue reading →

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bad call

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240917 bad call 1 Kings 12:1-15 (JDV) 1 Kings 12:1 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem because all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king.1 Kings 12:2 When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it, he stayed in Egypt, … Continue reading →

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practical issues

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 12:16-33 As soon as the ten northern tribes separated themselves from Rehoboam, their new king Jeroboam instituted a new religious culture for them.  He knew that their allegiance to the LORD would incline their hearts toward Jerusalem.  It … Continue reading →

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the price of popularity

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 12:1-15 We are not told what Rehoboam’s motive was for refusing to follow the advice of the old men.  We might assume that he wanted to be popular with the younger generation, and show strength.  Bad call.  But … Continue reading →

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