The Characterization of Rehoboam and Jeroboam as a Reflection of the Chronicler’s View of the Schism.

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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 languageAmerican English
Article number9
Number of pages31
JournalJournal of Hebrew Scriptures
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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