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1 Kings 12:16–20

1 Kings 12:16–202 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

  • A 16–17 All Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them — now see to thine own house, David; Israel departed unto their tents, but the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them
    • B 18 Rehoboam flees Israel — Adoram stoned; Rehoboam fled to Jerusalem
      • C 19 So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day
    • B' 20 Jeroboam returns to Israel — called to the congregation, made king over all Israel
  • A' 20 There was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only
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