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).