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Questions from The Bible

How did the southern kingdom maintain stability under Davidic kings like Rehoboam and Asa?

How Did the Southern Kingdom Maintain Stability Under Davidic Kings Like Rehoboam and Asa? After the united kingdom of Israel split into two separate nations around 930 BCE, the southern kingdom of Judah faced major political, social, and religious challenges. While the northern kingdom experienced frequent coups and rapid leadership…

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Questions from The Bible

What religious strategy did Jeroboam create to prevent the people from traveling to the temple in Jerusalem?

Jeroboam’s Religious Strategy: Preventing Israel from Worshiping in Jerusalem After the division of Israel into two kingdoms, the new king of the northern kingdom faced a serious political and religious challenge. Jeroboam son of Nebat realized that the people of his kingdom still had strong religious ties to the temple…

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