As a result of Solomon's apostasy, the kingdom of Israel was divided into two; Solomon's son, Rehoboam, ruled over the tribes of Judah, Benjamin and half the tribe of Manasseh, whilst Jeroboam ruled over the other ten tribes.
Yakiwa ni matokeo ya kukengeuka Suleimani, Ufalme wa Israeli ukagawanyika na kuwa falme mbili; mwanae Suleimani,Rehoboamu, akatawala juu ya kabila ya Yuda, Benjamini na nusu ya kabila la Manase, wakati Yeroboamu akatawala juu ya kabila zingine kumi.