Question

Give six factors which contribute to schism between Judah and Israel.

Answer 1

1. Solomon introduced exploitation, high taxation and forced labor, which led to hatred to his house.
2. Solomon did not obey the advice of his father – David – to obey God.
3. Rehoboam promised to rule Israel more harshly than his father. This made 10 tribes of Israel to rebel against him leading to the division.
4. It was a curse from God on Solomon’s house after breaking the covenant way of life/ killed Adonija.
5. Solomon had neglected the Northern part of Israel during his reign, which increased tension between the two regions/exempted Sothern’s form taxation.
6. The availability of Jeroboam led to the division of the Kingdom, as the people had an alternative leader.
7. Solomon married many foreign wives who brought with them idols.