Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Jereboam held so much promise, but he failed spectacularly.  He attempts to cheat God with a silly disguise, but the prophet doesn't fall for this.  

An old prophet in Beit El tricks the junior prophet into partaking of a meal with him, which leads to a tragic event. Ultimately though, the prophecy of the elder prophet learns that the prophecy regarding Jereboam's temples was true. 

God sends a prophet to Jereboam's new temple who predicts the ultimate destruction of this new temple.  Jereboam refuses to heed the message of the prophet.

Rehoboam flees for his own safety as his tax collector is stoned, and the prophet Shemayah averts an all out civil war. Jereboam sets up his new kingdom on a very dangerous path.

Rehoboam is crowned King in place of his father, and he is presented with his first challenge.  He chooses the wrong advisors, and embarks on a dangerous path.

We meet Jereboam, who receives a prophecy that he will become king of the ten tribes that will split Solomon's Kingdom. He escapes to Egypt as Solomon seeks to have him executed.

Solomon succumbs to the temptations posed by his many foreign wives, and the Kingdom begins to fall apart.  

Solomon's continues to accumulate wealth. Gold, silver, chariots and horses are plentiful and the emphasis on wisdom, justice and righteousness starts to take a back seat.

The Queen of a faraway land called Sheba visits Solomon to learn if he is truly as wise as his reputation.

God accepts Solomon's prayer, but issues a stern warning.  The Temple will only stand if the people follow My ways!  We see the fine cracks begin to develop revealing the potential weaknesses of Solomon's kingdom.