The Division of Israel�s Monarchy and the Political Situation of Lesotho

Abstract

This article deals with the Old Testament�s depiction of the historical developments that led to the division in Israel�s monarchy. It presents the underlying factors that destabilised the country during the lifetimes of David and Solomon as well as the power-play between Rehoboam and Jeroboam. The political developments in Lesotho are then read against these underlying factors.