A Kingdom Divided: Trouble in the Promised Land 1 Kings 12 – 2 Kings – end of Old Testament
I. Problems leading to the Division of the Kingdom: a. 921 BC 1. b. Divided Kingdom 1. 2. c. Solomon’s sins: foreign women (adultery), altars for their gods (idolatry) & overtaxing/enslaving Israelites Rehoboam’s hard heart: “I will beat you with scorpions” Rehoboam’s hypocrisy: change in taxation, Solomon’s treasures, refusal to listen to elders & God Split 1. 2. ten tribes seceded and formed Israel (Northern Kingdom) Jeroboam ruled Israel, Rehoboam ruled Judah (Judah and Benjamin)
II. Problems in the Divided Kingdom: a. Idolatry - Rehoboam followed in Solomon’s footsteps Jeroboam built false altars and images Jeroboam feared Israel’s reunification: worshiped Baal – built two golden calves at alternate ends of the country This lead to the rise of prophets in the Northern Kingdom (Israel) b. Who is Jeroboam - Ephraim Advisor of Solomon Chances for grace Leader of a rebellion
III. Primitive Prophets: Elijah, Elisha, Hosea, Amos A. Elijah: - Hiding from Ahab and Jezebel Slaughtered the 450 prophets of Baal Assumed into heaven by a fiery chariot - Successor to Elijah –continued the work of his predecessor Known for ability to heal others (Namaan of leprosy) B. Elisha: C. Hosea: - - Victim of an unfaithful wife – this influences prophecy Described the relationship of God and Israel as a married couple: Israel cheats on God (idolatry) but God takes back the repentant “spouse” Israel’s responsibility is to always be faithful D. Amos: - warned of destruction and end of world
IV. Menaces to Israel/Judah A. Assyria – capital is Ninevah - Always threatening both kingdoms – early on - Most powerful kingdom of the time (short-lived) - Destroyed Israel (north) in 721 BC - Almost destroyed Judah (south) as well Assyria is portrayed as an instrument of god’s judgment – punishment forsaking covenant
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