The Causes of the Division of Israel\u27s Kingdom

The article describes the various causes of the division of the Israelite monarchy following the reign of Solomon: 1) tribal jealousy, particularly between Ephraim and Judah; 2) sectionalistic military policies favoring Judah, through which Solomon alienated much of northern Israel; 3) Solomonic exploitation of the population for personal enrichment; and 4) Solomonic apostasy and spiritual compromise through idolatry and intermarriage with pagans, resulting in divine judgment for violating Israel\u27s covenant with Yahweh. The article concludes that these factors were used by God\u27s providence to further his program of discipline and eventual messianic deliverance of Israel