500 B
500 B
After Solomon died
The connecting word "After" introduces a sequential clause that indicates Solomon died and then Rehoboam became king. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential)
to accept him as their king
That is, “tell him that they were glad he was king and that they would do what he said.”
their king
This refers to a social relationship. Their king is the man who rules the country where they live. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession)