Rehoboam follows Solomon as king. Rehoboam unwisely tries to be a harsh king. Ten of the tribes rebel and start their own kingdom. The rebels become known as the Northern Kingdom, and the remnant ruled by Rehoboam is known as the Southern Kingdom.
Scripture References: 1 Kings 11-14; 2 Chronicles 10-12
The kings of the Northern Kingdom lead the nation into the worship of false gods even though the prophets of God contend against them.
Scripture References: 1 Kings 15; 2 Kings 1
The Northern Kingdom is punished by God for their worship of false gods. One notable event happens when a slave girl advises the powerful Naaman to go to Elisha to be healed.
Scripture References: 2 Kings 2-10
Jonah chooses not to go to Ninevah to preach to the people, but God uses a fish to change his mind. God works through a wanton woman to show the Northern Kingdom how much they are displeasing him.
Scripture References: Jonah; 2 Kings 17; Amos; Hosea
