In the book of 2 Chronicles, starting in chapter 10, Rehoboam became the next king of Israel. His father was Solomon, David his grandfather. To say he came from an amazing legacy is highly understated.
But almost immediately, he changed. In the beginning of chapter 10, a man named Jeroboam from Nebat came to Rehoboam, asking to lighten their taxes and their harsh labor. In return, they would be his most loyal subjects.
The king demanded they return in three days while he contemplated their request. First, he consulted with the elders, who agreed that he should be good to them. Rehoboam rejected their advice and asked a group of young men their opinion. They were not as wise and told him to impose even greater burdens on them.
When the people of Nebat learned of this, they were devastated. They then revolted against him, killing one of Rehoboam's messengers, and forced him to flee to Jerusalem.
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