1Ki 12:2-4 | MHM | STEP | v. 2-4 : The Israelites, led by Jeroboam, asked Rehoboam to reduce the heavy taxes and labor that Solomon had required (1 Kings 12:2-4 ). They promised to serve Rehoboam faithfully if he eased their burdens. While their request seems reasonable, they focused only on taxes and ignored Solomon’s idolatry, showing how indifferent they were about their spiritual condition.

‏ 1 Kings 12:2-4

v. 2-4: The Israelites, led by Jeroboam, asked Rehoboam to reduce the heavy taxes and labor that Solomon had required (1 Kings 12:2-4 ^a). They promised to serve Rehoboam faithfully if he eased their burdens. While their request seems reasonable, they focused only on taxes and ignored Solomon’s idolatry, showing how indifferent they were about their spiritual condition.

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