Here’s their story.
Well, technically it’s
a story of two nations as well. The ten tribes of Israel had parted ways with
Judah and Benjamin and formed their own political entity. The king of Judah was
intent on reuniting the people of God, by main force if necessary. While he was
mustering his troops, God sent word to him that this was not to be. Division
was his chosen state of affairs for the time being.
Checkmate. So
everybody settled down to live with the status quo.