1 Kings - Chapters 12–14 - "A Kingdom Torn in Two" (Bible Kids Song) *Lyrics in Captions*

Lyrics: A Kingdom Torn in Two (1 Kings 12–14)

(Verse 1)
In Shechem’s halls the people cried,
“Lighten the yoke your father applied.”
But Rehoboam’s heart was proud,
He scorned the wise and pleased the loud.

(Pre-Chorus)
“My finger’s thicker than his waist,” he said,
And a crown of peace turned fear instead.

(Chorus)
A kingdom torn in two,
North and south, the line ran through.
When pride speaks louder than the truth,
The heart forgets what love once knew.

(Verse 2)
Jeroboam rose with fear inside,
“Keep the people, let worship divide.”
Gold calves stood where truth had been,
And false altars rose in the shadow of sin.

(Pre-Chorus)
A prophet came with holy word,
The altar split—the warning heard.

(Chorus)
A kingdom torn in two,
North and south, the line ran through.
When pride speaks louder than the truth,
The heart forgets what love once knew.

(Bridge)
A withered hand, a sudden flame,
Yet Jeroboam’s heart stayed the same.
His child grew sick, the word was plain,
Without repentance, mercy waned.

(Verse 3)
In Judah too, idols grew tall,
Egypt came and humbled them all.
Still from the temple, hope shone dim,
For grace remained because of Him.

(Chorus)
A kingdom torn in two,
North and south, the line ran through.
When hearts grow cold and faith untrue,
God still calls, “Return to You.”

(Outro)
So hear the warning, kingdoms fall,
When pride and idols rule it all.
But one day truth will reign anew,
And hearts unite in faith made true.