I did a little research into the unrest in Israel. It sounds like it all goes back to unrest among the different tribes. Isn't it funny how we can have the same unifying beliefs, we can look and act like each other...but if we belong to a different group it immediately puts us at odds with others. I sounds a little like the Muslim tribes in the middle east countries. They are factions within the same religion, but have deep rooted hatred for each other.
I'm also reminded this morning to be careful who I take advice from. Rehoboam probably did a smart thing by asking multiple sources, their opinions on the situation. But, he chose poorly (as they say in the Indiana Jones vernacular)
This is the first time we see Solomon in any sort of negative light. The people saying the yoke he put on them was heavy. Up to this point, I was under the assumption that everything was hunky dory in his rule.
enough rambling
tp
I have a short memory, this seemed familiar so I googled a piece. Sure enough this chapter is almost completely replayed in 1 Kings 12. I had the same thought about Solomon, were we shielded from reality under his rule in our previous reading--I thought he was awesome?
ReplyDeleteGood point on the advice, did he listen to yes men? or like minded men? he needs better discernment...you quoted my favorite Indy Jones quote.
knut