1 Kings 12:1

“And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.”

"And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king." - 1 Kings 12:1
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What does 1 Kings 12:1 mean?

In 1 Kings 12:1, the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king." This verse marks a pivotal moment in the history of Israel, as it details the events that lead to the division of the kingdom into the…

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The Path of Leadership: Lessons from Rehoboam's Choice

In 1 Kings 12:1, we read, “And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.” At first glance, this verse seems straightforward, marking the beginning of Rehoboam's reign over Israel after the death of his father, Solomon. However, this moment…

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A Prayer for Wise Leadership and Divine Guidance

Heavenly Father, I come before You in deep reverence and adoration, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all nations and the intricate details of our lives. Today, I reflect upon the profound moment in history when Rehoboam ascended to the throne of Israel, a pivotal time that…

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1 Kings 21:12 - "They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people."
1 Kings 12:19 - "So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day."
1 Kings 12:22 - "But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,"
1 Kings 12:13 - "And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him;"
1 Kings 12:12 - "¶ So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day."
1 Kings 12:29 - "And he set the one in Beth-el, and the other put he in Dan."
1 Kings 8:12 - "¶ Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness."
1 Kings 19:12 - "And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice."
1 Kings 12:17 - "But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them."
1 Kings 12:26 - "And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:"
1 Kings 12:30 - "And this thing became a sin: for the people went to worship before the one, even unto Dan."
1 Kings 2:12 - "¶ Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly."
1 Kings 1:12 - "Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon."
1 Kings 12:3 - "That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,"
1 Kings 12:31 - "And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi."
1 Kings 12:25 - "¶ Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel."