Who was the official to whom the prophet Ahijah promised ten tribes of Israel by tearing a new cloak into twelve pieces?
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Correct answer: Jeroboam
Jeroboam son of Nebat was an industrious official under Solomon. Ahijah prophesied that God would rend the kingdom out of Solomon's hand and give Jeroboam ten tribes due to Solomon's idolatry.
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