Rehoboam Collection

The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)
The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Jesse lies sleeping on the grass in a walled courtyard. A tree growing out of his side is populated with Christ's ancestors and is crowned with the Virgin and Child

Shemaiah delivering the Message to Rehoboam (colour litho)
973877 Shemaiah delivering the Message to Rehoboam (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shemaiah delivering the Message to Rehoboam)

Rehoboam (engraving)
667456 Rehoboam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehoboam. Illustration for Old Testament Portraits by Cunningham Geikie (Strahan, 1878)

The division of kingdom under Rehoboam
LLM338882 The division of kingdom under Rehoboam by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The division of kingdom under Rehoboam)

Rehoboam forbidden by the Prophet Shemaiah to engage in War with the Revolted Tribes of Israel (engraving)
5218509 Rehoboam forbidden by the Prophet Shemaiah to engage in War with the Revolted Tribes of Israel (engraving) by English School

Rehoboam and the Young men, I, Kings, XII, 8 (engraving)
2809466 Rehoboam and the Young men, I, Kings, XII, 8 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehoboam and the Young men, I, Kings, XII, 8)

Rohoboams Couniellors (engraving)
2792141 Rohoboams Couniellors (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rohoboams Couniellors)

Valley of Sichem and Nablous, Ancient Shechem (engraving)
6022433 Valley of Sichem and Nablous, Ancient Shechem (engraving) by Bartlett, William H. (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of Sichem and Nablous, Ancient Shechem)

The Ten Tribes Revolt from Rehoboam (engraving)
5200569 The Ten Tribes Revolt from Rehoboam (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ten Tribes Revolt from Rehoboam)

Rehoboam accepting the advice of the young men (engraving)
653852 Rehoboam accepting the advice of the young men (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehoboam accepting the advice of the young men)

The Division of the Kingdoms under Rehoboam - Bible
3779951 The Division of the Kingdoms under Rehoboam - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The Division of the Kingdoms under Rehoboam. C. 932 -931 BCE)

Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors (engraving)
5218460 Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors)

Rehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Rehoboam (c931 - 913BC), fourth king of Israel, rejected advice from his elders and consulted the young men he had grown up with

Tree Jesse body sleeping Jesse tree rises branches
The Tree of Jesse, The Tree of Jesse. From the body of the sleeping Jesse a tree rises with on its branches the empire twelve kings of Judah, the forefathers of Christ

Twelve Kings Israel David Solomon Rehoboam 1515-1517
The Twelve Kings of Israel: David, Solomon, Rehoboam, 1515-1517. Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1494-1533). Woodcut

BIBLE: JEROBOAM. Jeroboam and the people rebel against Rehoboam, King of Judah, during the 10th century B. C
BIBLE: JEROBOAM. Jeroboam and the people rebel against Rehoboam, King of Judah, during the 10th century B.C. Line engraving, 19th century

Solomon Teaching Rehoboam, The Judgment of Solomon, Solomon Testing the Legitimacy of Three Brothers; Master of Jean de Mandeville, French, active 1350 - 1370; Paris, France

Rehoboam King of Judah
The son of Solomon assumes the kingdom of Judah, but opposition mounts when he takes the advice of young hawklike counsellors instead of the wiser advice of elders

Rehoboam Ill-Advised
Ill-advised by young counsellors, this king of Judah tells his people that where his father had chastised them with whips he would chastise them with scorpions

Rehoboam Takes Bad Avice
Rehoboam, king of Israel, is advised to be moderate, but prefers younger advisers who urge him to act tough. When he vows to chastise his people with scorpions, they rebel

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"Rehoboam: A Kingdom Divided, a King's Dilemma" In this captivating collection of historical depictions, we witness the tumultuous reign of Rehoboam, son of Solomon. Shemaiah, the prophet with an urgent message for the young king, delivers his words in vivid color lithography. The weighty decision before Rehoboam is etched into engravings that reveal both his character and the consequences that follow. As we delve deeper into these illustrations, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment - the division of a kingdom under strain. The engraving portrays the heart-wrenching reality as tribes revolt against their ruler. Yet amidst this chaos emerges another engraving depicting Shemaiah forbidding Rehoboam from engaging in war; an encounter that showcases divine intervention guiding earthly affairs. The influence of counsel becomes evident through various engravings capturing Rehoboam's advisors - wise elders and ambitious young men alike. Their contrasting advice weighs heavily on him as he stands at a crossroads between unity and discord. Journeying further into this visual narrative takes us to ancient Shechem where tensions rise within its valley. Here lies the backdrop for one of history's most significant revolts – ten tribes breaking away from Rehoboam's rule forever altering Israel's destiny. Amongst these scenes lies an engraving capturing Rehoboam accepting advice from his evil counselors – a fateful choice leading to disastrous outcomes. However, hope flickers still as another image reveals him embracing youthful wisdom in 1890s artwork by an unknown creator. Ultimately, "Rehoboam: A Kingdom Divided" encapsulates not only political turmoil but also human nature’s struggle with power and responsibility. These images serve as timeless reminders that even kings must navigate treacherous waters guided by discernment or face irreversible consequences; reminding us all to tread carefully when faced with choices that shape our own kingdoms.