But while Solomon lived he was afraid to move.

He kept at his court, however, an Israelitish rebel, who might prove useful when the time came.

Hardly was Solomon dead when Jeroboam returned to his native country, and the kingdom of David was sundered in twain.

Shishak seized the opportunity of striking a blow at what remained of it.

With contemptuous impartiality he overran the territories of both Judah and the revolted tribes, but it was Judah which suffered the most.