Crs 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 13: The prophet who made known the imminent division of the kingdom of Israel during Solomon's reign was

Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Solomon started his rule with the fear of God, followed by practical exhibition of wisdom, which gave rise to the admiration of his people. His popularity later faded away because of his deviation from divine injunctions, and failure to place the inkiest of his people in . the forefront of his administration. One day, as Jeroboam was travelling from Jerusalem, the Prophet Ahijah, from Shiloh, met him alone on the road in the open country^ Ahijah took off the new robe he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, and said to Jeroboam, "Take ten pieces for yourself, because the Lord, the God of Israel says to you, "I am going to take the kingdom away from Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. Solomon will keep one tribe, for the sake of my servant David". 1 Kings 11:26-40