Ecclesiasticus 47:23

Thus rested Solomon with his fathers, and of his seed he left behind him Roboam, even the foolishness of the people, and one that had no understanding, who turned away the people through his counsel. There was also Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin, and shewed Ephraim the way of sin:

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Overview of Ecclesiasticus 47:23

Summary

Foolish successor causes division and leads toward sin.

Place

Israel

Event

Succession leads to schism

Estimated Time Period

c. 930 BC