divided kingdom
Nation torn apart
A divided kingdom is a realm split by internal conflict, rival factions, or competing rulers.
The phrase often appears in biblical contexts referring to ancient Israel's split into northern and southern kingdoms after Solomon.
More broadly, it describes any nation or domain weakened by disunity: A divided kingdom cannot stand.
- splitSeparation into parts
- fracturedSplit or splintered
- civil warDomestic armed conflict
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
- schismFormal organizational fracture
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