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1 Kings 12 · Grade 3

Two Kingdoms

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Read the Story

Rehoboam went to Shechem to be made king. Jeroboam and the people came to him. They said Solomon had made their load heavy. They asked him to make it lighter. Then they would serve him.

The old men gave wise advice. They said to serve the people and speak good words. Then the people would serve him forever. But Rehoboam asked the young men too. They told him to be even harsher. After three days, he gave the people a rough answer.

Israel's ten tribes left. They made Jeroboam king. Only Judah followed Rehoboam. He gathered an army, but God said not to fight their brothers. They obeyed and went home. Jeroboam was afraid the people would go back to Jerusalem to worship. So he made two calves of gold. He put one in Bethel and one in Dan.

Memory Verse

They replied, “If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them, and answer them with good words, then they will be your servants forever.”

1 Kings 12:7 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Where did Rehoboam go to be made king?

  2. What did the old men say would happen if he spoke good words?

  3. Which tribe followed Rehoboam?

  4. What did God tell Rehoboam's army?

  5. Where did Jeroboam put the calves?

The Kingdom Splits

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wise friends. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Which older people can you ask for wise advice?
  • How can you obey God when it is hard?

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