1 Kings

Starts with King Solomon's reign, his wisdom, and building the temple, then the kingdom dividing into Israel and Judah.

Chapter 11

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KJV - 1 Kings 11:31

And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:

He told Jeroboam, "Take ten sticks. The Lord, God of Israel, says this: I will take the kingdom away from Solomon and give you nine tribes."

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