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This was God’s plan and they obeyed Him.

Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built defense cities in the lands of Judah and Benjamin. These outlines with smiley face or sad face can be taped to the wall and each week as the different kings are studied they can be added to the wall. Unfortunately when things were going well for Rehoboam he went away from God and began to disobey God’s commands.

Some cities on the borders began to break away. (10) Which tribes were part of the southern kingdom? Tape the circle below the king that it represents. His story is told in the books of I Kings and II Chronicles. (Allow responses. (Pray, read Bible, obey what God says, etc).
Bonus Memory Verse (for students who want extra memory verses):  2 Peter 1:5-7 “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.”

Bible Lesson:  Rehoboam and Jeroboam Reign

Why bother?

(Evil king who led his people to worship idols)

  • What happened after Rehoboam’s kingdom became strong? After Jeroboam became king he went to live in Shechem.
    Who remembers who told Jeroboam he would be king over the 10 tribes of Israel? The divided kingdoms begin in 1 Kings 11. He wanted to fight against the new Kingdom of Israel and bring them back under his rule.

    The lesson is created as a guide for teachers to prepare for the needs of his/her own classroom. (His friend's opinions were worth more than the elders'.)

    Everyone gathered together on the third day and Rehoboam repeated what his friends suggested. We will examine Jeroboam’s reign as king first. This will create a visual for the students to see how many kings pleased the Lord and how many did not.
    Test: Review Questions
    Memory Verse: 1Corinthians 16:13 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.”
    Teaching the Memory Verse: As we studied Rehoboam’s and Jeroboam’s reign over their kingdom we learned that their lives did not please God.  2 Chronicles 12:14 (referring to Rehoboam) “He did evil because he had not set his heart on seeking the Lord.”  A life that pleases the Lord doesn’t happen by accident.

    King Rehoboam

    Lesson 1

    The Divided Kingdom: Rehoboam

    First King of Judah


    1 Kings 11:243-12:19-1 Kings 14:31 & 2 Chronicles 9:31-12:14

    The first three kings were Saul, David and his son Solomon. They were each a king for 40 years. As we study the lives of the kings that ruled the divided kingdom we should pray that God enables us to decide to live a life that pleases Him because it does matter and it is worth it!
    Before we get into our lesson today, let’s refresh our memory.

    (Teach Memory verse)
    Review Questions:

    1. Why did Jeroboam not want his people to go to Jerusalem to worship? For the wine bottle size, see Rehoboam (unit).

      Quick facts for kids

      Rehoboam
      רְחַבְעָם‎

      Rehoboam from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum (1553)

      King of Israel
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      If a believer is not on guard the enemy can lead us into sin and it can destroy our reputation as a Christian.

      king rehoboam of judah biography for kids

      How many tribes were part of the northern kingdom?