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The northern assembly makes Jeroboam king while Judah alone remains with David’s house.
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1 Kings 12:20

Jeroboam made king

The Kingdom Divides · 1 Kings 12

Story guide: Israel's assembly installs Jeroboam as king, while Judah stands apart as the only tribe still loyal to David's house.

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20And when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they sent and called him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. None followed the house of David except the tribe of Judah alone.

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