Solomon attempted to kill Jeroboam because Jeroboam
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Solomon attempted to kill Jeroboam because he was a threat to the throne. Jeroboam was a gifted young man whom Solomon had appointed over the labour force of the house of Joseph. But a prophet had prophesied to Jeroboam that he would become king over ten tribes of Israel. Solomon saw Jeroboam as a potential rival to the throne and hence, he tried to kill him.