SYNOPSIS OF CHAPTER XX

Section II. Its Decline and Disruption.

I.

ITS DECLINE:

              1. Causes:

              In general:

              The adoption by Solomon of the ways of Eastern monarchs

                            In particular:

              Despotism; enormous expenditure; enforcement of compulsory labor.

                                          Sensual life; multiplication of wives and concubines, hence

                                          Idolatry admitted, practised.

              2. Signs:

              A. Abroad:

              Rebellions of Edom and Syria.

                            B. At home:

              Dissatisfaction of people and prophets.

                                          Rapid fortune of Jeroboam.

              3. The End of Solomon. Judgments passed on him.

II.

ITS DISRUPTION:

              1. How Brought About?

              Old jealouses between the tribes of Juda and Israel.

                            Conduct of Roboam at his coronation.

              2. Its Consequences:

              Mutual rivalry of Juda and Ephraim.

                            Religious separation.

                            Greater weakness against more formidable invasions.

              3. The Two Kingdoms Compared:

              Their extent.

                            Political and religious life.

                            Duration.