How 10 Words Destroyed King Solomon's Empire

The Divided Kingdom of Israel: Why Rehoboam & Jeroboam Split the Kingdom After the death of King Solomon, the united Kingdom of Israel was torn apart. Rehoboam, Solomon's son, faced Jeroboam and the people at Shechem, and one decision changed the history of Israel forever. But why did Israel split into two kingdoms? In this cinematic Bible history documentary, we explore the story of the Divided Kingdom of Israel, the rise of Rehoboam and Jeroboam, the formation of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah, and the events that eventually led to the fall of both kingdoms. Discover how Solomon's kingdom became divided, why the ten northern tribes followed Jeroboam, how Rehoboam remained king over Judah, and how this division shaped the history of Israel and Judah throughout the Old Testament. From the kingdom of Solomon to the division at Shechem, the rise of Jeroboam, the kings of Israel and Judah, the prophets, the fall of Samaria, and the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem, this is the story of one kingdom that became two. 📜 TIMELINE 00:00 — The Divided Kingdom 00:58 — The Weight of Gold 02:36 — The Gathering at Shechem 04:34 — The Council of Whispers 06:07 — The Scorpions' Decree 07:43 — Flight and Blood 09:27 — The Golden Calves and the Epilogue 14:27 — The Spiritual Voice 15:30 — Next Episode This story is based on the biblical accounts found primarily in 1 Kings 11–12 and 2 Chronicles 10–11. If you enjoy Bible history, biblical stories, Old Testament history, ancient Israel, the Kingdom of Israel, the Kingdom of Judah, and cinematic stories from the Bible, subscribe for more. #BibleHistory #DividedKingdom #IsraelAndJudah #OldTestament #Rehoboam #Jeroboam 👉 Subscribe for new biblical docuseries and bedtime stories every week!