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The northern assembly makes Jeroboam king while Judah alone remains with David’s house.
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1 Kings 12:20

Jeroboam made king

The Kingdom Divides · 1 Kings 12

Story guide: Israel's assembly installs Jeroboam as king, while Judah stands apart as the only tribe still loyal to David's house.

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20When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they sent for him to come to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the house of David.

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