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1 Kings 12:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Israel rebelled against the house of David and has remained in rebellion to this day.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that the northern tribes of Israel broke away from King David's family line and never returned to their rule.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes the account of how the united kingdom of Israel split into two nations around 930 BC. After King Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam made harsh demands on the people, causing ten northern tribes to rebel and form their own kingdom under Jeroboam, while only Judah and Benjamin remained loyal to David's descendants. The phrase 'unto this day' indicates this division was still in effect when the book was written, centuries later.

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