With the promise of God's covenant through the line of David in 2 Samuel, readers approach the book of 1 Kings with curiosity about the establishment of the temple through his son, Solomon. Although the temple is built, Solomon's reign ends with a disobedience to Yahweh as he worships the gods of his many wives. Worse, his son Rehoboam's disobedience leads to the kingdom of Israel being divided into two kingdoms - a northern kingdom, Israel, and a southern kingdom, Jerusalem. Join Brent and Trent in this episode of the Bible Story, Piece by Piece, as they discuss the implications of a divided kingdom, and its impact on the lineage of God's people and God's dwelling place. 

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