Named person · Old Testament
Meet Rehoboam.
A ruler whose choices help divide Israel.
Who was Rehoboam?
Rehoboam was Solomon's son and became king after him. When people asked for relief from hard service, he rejected gentler advice and answered harshly. His choice helped divide the kingdom.
Rehoboam listened to advisers who urged him to make the burden heavier. Leadership required more than proving strength; people needed their hardship to be heard.
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How should a leader respond when people say a job is too much?
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