Lesson 8

Rehoboam to Hoshea

Old Testament Division—Fourth Period (Continued)

LEADING PERSONS

Rehoboam.—Ascended the throne on death of Solomon, his father. Rejected wise counsel and angered his subjects (1 Kings 12:1-20).

Israel, the Northern Kingdom.

Jeroboam I.—Set up as king by the ten tribes in revolt (Israel, or the Northern Kingdom), erected two golden calves for worship (1 Kings 12:25-33).