Solomon built a great temple for God. But Solomon was lead away from God by his many wives, who brought with them their own gods. Solomon died and the kingdom was divided. Solomon's son promised the people his rule would be more harsh than Solomon's rule. Ten of the twelve tribes seceded from the union and were ruled by King Jeroboam. Solomon's son Rehoboam had the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. The kingdoms were neighbors for many years.