Sacred Scripture
Part 1C: North and South
North and South
Film Focus Point: This presentation about the division of the united Israel after Solomon’s death is interspersed with excellent video dramatizations, maps, and text.
Text Focus Point: Pages 103–105
Discussion Questions
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The division of Israel into north and south was not inevitable after the death of King Solomon. What factors contributed to the division?
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In what ways might the division be likened to the split between the north and the south in American history? What difficulties were created by the division in our country?
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King Jeroboam created shrines at Dan and Bethel in the northern kingdom. What was his goal in establishing these places of worship?
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