2 Chronicles - Chapter-10

Chapter Summary

Accession and folly of Rehoboam. Division of the kingdom. Accession of Jeroboam over Israel.

Why does Israel gather at Shechem to make Rehoboam king? What could be significant about the gathering place not being in Jerusalem at Solomon’s palace, or the Temple?
In verse 5, King Rehoboam asks for time to make his decision. Why did he ask for more time? How does this impact the reader’s perception of his confidence and ability to lead?
Why did Rehoboam reject the advice in verse 7? What about the elder’s response was unacceptable in Rehoboam’s mind?
Why did King Rehoboam follow his friend’s advice? What about their response was acceptable to him?
What can you learn about wisdom and wise council through this account of Rehoboam’s decision?
It’s clear that the opportunity for Rehoboam was a binary choice to follow one piece of advice or the other. We all face the decision to follow God or follow our own way on a daily basis, although it is often not this clearly presented to us. How can this story encourage you to choose to follow God? What are the opportunities that often stand in our way?
Verse 15 says “the turn of events came from God,” (CSB). Why did God choose to cause Israel to break apart?
What does verse 16 reveal about the people’s commitment to their king? Why do they respond this way to Rehoboam’s rule?
Was King Rehoboam able to keep his promise to give his people a heavier workload?
When you read the account of Jeroboam and King Solomon in 1 Kings 11:26-40, how does it impact the way you read and understand this chapter?