1 Kings 11-12: Adversaries

Solomon’s downfall began as he married foreign women and worshipped their gods, breaking God’s commandments. This led to God raising adversaries like Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam. The united kingdom would end with ten tribes separating under Jeroboam. Meanwhile, Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, failed to address people’s demands wisely, worsening the divide. These events show the consequences of disobedience and pride, as God worked through human decisions to fulfill His purposes.