After Solomon died, his son Rehoboam became king. The people asked, “Please don't make us work so hard.”
The old, wise men said, “Be kind to them.” But Rehoboam's young friends said, “Be even tougher!”
Rehoboam listened to the wrong advice. Ten tribes left and made their own country. God's people split into two kingdoms!
Key Verse
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.Proverbs 13:20, ESV
Talk About It
Who gives you good advice?
Story Questions
Who became king after Solomon?
Rehoboam
Whose advice did Rehoboam follow?
His young friends'
What happened to the kingdom?
It split in two
Try This Today
Name three wise people you can ask for advice. Thank one of them this week.
Pray Together
God, help me listen to wise people and choose good friends. Amen.