1 Kings 12-16 Preface to Elijah After the death of Solomon, his son Rehoboam became king: 1 Kings 12:1-11, 16-20—The “old men” who had been advisors to Solomon counseled Rehoboam to be a servant-king to the people; Jeroboam counseled Rehoboam to lighten the “heavy yoke” that Solomon had put upon them. But instead, Rehoboam followed […]