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Although Roboam's kingdom consisted of only two tribes, it was stronger than that of Jeroboam. It was small and was easily defended. A spirit of unity existed in the tribe of Juda. The kings were of the family of David and Solomon and ey shared their reputation. The Temple was in their kingdom and the people sacri ced on one altar according to the law.
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be rooted out of the land, and his son would die as she re-entered the city. For the same reason, the prophet foretold that the Kingdom of Israel would be over­ thrown by the Assyrians, and that the people would be led into captivity by the conquerors.
== The queen returned to the city of Thersa and found that her son had died as Ahias had prophesied to her.
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boam's kingdom to side with him, Roboam forgot the
When Jeroboam tried to get certain towns in Ro­
prophet"s command and declared war on Jeroboam. Campaign followed campaign without great success
for either side..
2. RoBoAM RuLEs OVER THE KINGDOM OF JUDA
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idolater fearing ruler. After that time, he followed evil advice
For three years Roboam remained a just and God­
and built altars to false gods in various parts of the kingdom. Roboam set the example of idolatry, and the people followed it.
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S Sesac, Pharao of Egypt, to invade the Kingdom of
As a punishment for this idolatry, God permitted
Juda. He entered Jerusalem with sixty thousand horsemen, twelve hundred chariots, and a great num­ber of foot soldiers. He plundered the treasures of