What advice did Solomon’s advisers give Rehoboam about tax relief? Do as the people asked, and they would be loyal forever
Whose advice did Rehoboam seek besides the elders? Be more harsh than Solomon with taxes
Why was Adoniram killed? He was the tax collector
What did Rehoboam intend to do because of this? Make war with the rebellious tribes of Israel
Why did he change his mind? A message from God through Shemaiah the prophet not to fight with Israel because it was God’s will that Israel separate from Judah
What did the Levites give up to come to Judah? Their property and lands outside the cities
How does 11:17-23 describe the rule of Rehoboam? as wise, good, and prosperous
Why did Shishak attack Judah in Rehoboam’s fifth year? Because Rehoboam had become unfaithful and turned away from God’s law
When the prophet explained the purpose for the attack, how did the people react? They said, “The Lord is just.”
How did God respond to the people’s humility? He did not allow Judah to be totally destroyed by Shishak
Compare the Chronicles and Kings descriptions of Rehoboam’s rule. Rehoboam is mentioned as a good and wise king in Chronicles at the beginning, which also mentions there was good in Judah; Kings lists Rehoboam as an evil king because of the idolatry
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