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After King Solomon, the Israelites split into two nations, with Rehoboam king of Judah, and Jeroboam king of Israel.
Rehoboam's father, King Solomon, had levied relatively heavy taxes, which had been used for such large-scale endeavors as building the First Temple. The fact that the nation was so prosperous and happy in his time (1 Kings 4:20) demonstrates that Solomon conducted his governance in a praiseworthy manner.
After Solomon's death, the people approached his son Rehav'am (Rehoboam) and asked that he now lower the tax. He ignored the counsel of his elder advisers and refused the people's request. This led the Ten Tribes to turn away from him (1 Kings ch.12).
The background reason was because King Solomon had been less than perfectly righteous. This led God to punish him by diminishing his dynasty in the lifetime of his son (Rehoboam). 1 Kings ch.11.
A deeper reason is that God wanted the more righteous people of Judah to be influenced by the Ten Tribes as little as possible.
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Why Solomon became a king if he has older brothers?
King David chose Solomon to be king after him.
Was king Solomon the son of David?
Yes, Solomon was the son of King David, and became king after him.
Who was king solomon's son that became king?
Rehoboam
Who became king of jerusalem after his father King David died?
His son, King Solomon.
Did king Solomon fight Goliath?
No, it was David who became king of Israel.
How old was Solomon wen he became a king?
I think he was eight years old when he became king
Who was the mother of king Solomon children?
King David and Bathsheba were the parents of Solomon, who later became king when his father David died.
King Solomon age when he became king?
Most historians place Solomon's ascent to the throne at about 970 BC
How did Solomon ascend to the throne and become king?
Solomon ascended to the throne and became king after his father, King David, passed away. David had chosen Solomon as his successor and made sure that he would be the next king before he died. Solomon's older brother, Adonijah, had tried to claim the throne, but Solomon was ultimately crowned king with the support of key figures in the kingdom.
What nation was King Solomon in?
King Solomon was king in Israel.
Was King Solomon the last king of the Jews?
No king Solomon was not the last king of the Jews.
How are king Saul and king Solomon related?
No king Saul and king Solomon are not related.
