Question: After whose death was the kingdom of Israel divided into two - Judah and Israel?
Answer: Solomon. (I Kings 12)
Comments: The death of Solomon marked the end of an era in the history of Israel. The kingdom crumbled following his death. His son Rehoboam maintained control over the southern portion, known as Judah. Jeroboam, who had been an exile in Egypt during Solomon's reign, returned to rule the northern kingdom which would be known as Israel.
But as for the sons of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them. (I Kings 12:17, NASB)
The tribes of Judah and Benjamin comprised the southern kingdom. The remaining ten tribes alligned to form Israel.
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