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What factors led to the failures of King David's successors?

Give the factors which led to the failures of King David's successors.

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Maurice
(i) They worshipped both Yahweh and idols thus practicing syncretism.

(ii) They took part in pagan feasts.

(iii) They sought alliances with neighbouring nations instead of relying on God when faced with political crisis.

(iv) They shed innocent blood.

(v) They were oppressive in their rule, for example, Solomon introduced forced labour and high taxation.

(vi) They married foreign wives who imported idolatry into Israel for example, King Ahab.

(vii) They built temples and shrines in high places for worship of idols for example, Kings Solomon and Jeroboam I.

(viii) They led the Israelites into the worship of idols.

(ix) They failed to teach the people the ways of Yahweh.

(x) They did not rule according to the law of Moses.

(xi) They did not listen to the prophets of God.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 14, 2017 at 06:06

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