What foolish advice did Rehoboam follow that led to the rebellion of the northern tribes?
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Correct answer: The advice of the young men to increase the people's burden
Rehoboam rejected the seasoned counsel of the elders and told the people that he would be harsher than his father. This led to the famous cry, 'To your tents, O Israel!', and the division of the kingdom.
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