The complaint was likely twofold. The Israelites undoubtedly complained about the heavy taxation imposed on them to maintain the monarch and his co…

We will serve you. —It seems evident from the tone of the narrative, and especially from the absence of all resen…

And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying, Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make th…

Thy father made our yoke grievous
Laid heavy taxes upon them, for the finishing of his buildings, for the maintenanc…

The tribes did not complain to Rehoboam about his father's idolatry and rebellion against God. What was the greatest grievance was no grievance to …