Shlomos Downfall
How many wives did Shlomo have.
700
Who told Yeravam the kingdom will split
Achiya HaShiloni
Yeravam made these two objects to prevent the people from going to Yerushalayim.
Golden Calves
This person came from Yehudah to deliver a prophecy against Yeravam’s altar.
Ish Elokim
The prophet was commanded not to eat or drink in this place.
Beis El
Who were the 3 oppnents of Shlomo
Hadad Haedomi, Rezon from Aram, Yeravam Ben Navat
This group advised Rechavam to speak kindly and serve the people.
Elders
He placed the golden calves in these two locations.
Dan and Beis El
The Ish Elokim prophesied that this future king would destroy the altar.
Yoshiyahu
This person tricked the Ish Elokim into disobeying Hashem.
Ish Zaken
Why was he punished through 3 enemies
He diregarded 3 mitzvos, not to marry too many woman, not to accumalate too much wealth, not to have too many horses
Rechavam said his rule would be harsher using this comparison.
“my father punished with whips, I will punish with scorpions”
Yeravam feared that if people continued going to the Beit HaMikdash, this would happen.
Return to Rechavam
As a sign, the altar did this immediately after the prophecy.
Split opned and spilled its ashes
Rechavam gathered this number of tribes to fight against the rebels.
180,000
This major national consequence resulted from Shlomo’s downfall.
Split of the Kingdom
Rechavam sent this official over forced labor, who was stoned by the people.
Adoram (Adoniram)
Yeravam established a new holiday on this day.
The 15th day of the 8th month
When Yeravam tried to grab the prophet, this happened to his hand.
It withered
This prophet told Rechavam not to go to war against the northern tribes.
Shemayah
Instead, the kingdom would be divided during the reign of this person.
Rechavam
This poor decision by Rechavam is the immediate cause of the kingdom splitting.
Refusing to lighten the burden and speaking harshly to the people
This holiday was meant to imitate this well-known festival.
Sukkos
Because he disobeyed Hashem, the Ish Elokim was punished in this way.
Killed by a lion
The Ish Zaken asked to be buried in the same place as who
Ish Elokim