The Israelites, assembled at Shechem to crown Rehoboam, |
by Jeroboam make a suit of relaxation unto him |
Rehoboam, refusing the old men's counsel, answers them roughly |
Ten tribes revolting, kill Adoram, and make Rehoboam flee |
Rehoboam, raising an army, is forbidden by Shemaiah |
Jeroboam strengthens himself by cities |
and by idolatry of the two calves |