And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.
When all the people of Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they called him to their gathering and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to David's family line.
This verse describes how the northern tribes of Israel chose Jeroboam as their king, leaving only Judah loyal to David's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
After King Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam was set to rule over the united kingdom of Israel, but the people were burdened by heavy taxes and forced labor from Solomon's reign. When the northern tribes, led by Jeroboam, demanded relief and Rehoboam responded harshly, they rebelled and chose Jeroboam as their king, splitting the nation into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom under Judah. This division marked the beginning of a long period of separation and conflict between the two kingdoms.
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