Abstract
The Chronicler's version of the schism (1 Chr 10:1–12:16) differs significantly from its parallel narrative in Kings. This article addresses the differences through literary analysis of the main characters represented in the narrative: Rehoboam and Jeroboam. In particular, the article demonstrates how the Chronicler maintains a certain balance between them; how Abijah's speech contributes to the characterizations of Rehoboam and Jeroboam; and how it illuminates the Chronicler's perception of the schism and the subsequent events.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 9 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| Journal | Journal of Hebrew Scriptures |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- King of Judah -- Rehoboam
- I
- King of Israel -- Jeroboam
- (Biblical figure) -- Abijah
- Speeches
- addresses
- etc -- History and criticism
- Bible -- Chronicles
- 2nd -- X-XII -- Criticism
- interpretation
- etc
- Bible -- Kings
- 1st -- XI-XIV -- Criticism
- Bible -- History of Biblical events