דברי הימים ב, פרק י׳, פסוק י״ט

The historical split between the ten tribes and the Davidic dynasty was not a brief political disagreement, but a deep, ongoing rebellion. The primary approach among commentators is to view this separation as a full-fledged revolt. Rather than a simple change in leadership, the Israelites engaged in a national uprising and a complete abandonment of the royal house. This severe level of defiance mirrors other major historical uprisings, such as the revolts of Moab and the city of Libnah [רש״י, מצודת ציון].

The division between the two kingdoms lasted for a significant duration. While the historical record describes this separation as continuing into the present time of the writer, this time frame was not eternal. It specifically refers to the era when the Israelites remained settled on their own land. The ongoing state of rebellion ultimately came to an end at the point when the people were exiled from their country [מצודת דוד].