1 Kings

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

Chapter 12

KJV - 1 Kings 12:1

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.

Rehoboam went to Shechem because everyone in Israel came there to choose him as their leader.

King James Version

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