1 Kings 11:25-27

International Standard Version

²⁵ He opposed Israel during Solomon’s entire reign, in addition to all of the evil things that Hadad did. Rezon^[a] also hated Israel while he reigned over Aram.

Jeroboam Rebels against Solomon

²⁶ Solomon had a servant, Nebat’s son Jeroboam, who was an Ephraimite from Zeredah. His widowed mother was named Zeruah. Jeroboam rebelled against Solomon, ²⁷ and this is why he rose in rebellion against the king: Solomon had built up the terrace ramparts^[b] in the city of his father David in order to repair a weakness.