1 Kings 12:25

Jeroboam’s Idolatry · 1 Kings 12:25–33
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Translations

Modern
Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.
Traditional
Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.
Literal
And Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and dwelt there. And he went out from there and built Penuel.
Latin
Ædificavit autem Jeroboam Sichem in monte Ephraim, et habitavit ibi: et egressus inde ædificavit Phanuel.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.

Notes

Both Shechem (1 Kings 12:1) and Peniel, which Jeroboam built across the Jordan River, were important defense sites against the Arameans.

Jeroboam's efforts to establish his kingdom are described in two parts. One part covers his construction projects (1 Kings 12:25), and the other discusses his false shrines and religious practices (1 Kings 12:26–33).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Joseph Shechem

Events

People

Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Jeroboam: First king of the northern kingdom of Israel

Places

Peniel: A place where Jacob wrestled with God Shechem: City in Canaan, later allotted to Ephraim

Glossary

Jeroboam Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Penuel (Place)

Topics

Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: Jeroboam Institutes Idolatrous Worship At Ephraim: A Tribe of Israel: Revolted from House of David Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Subverts the Religion of Moses Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jeroboam Penuel: Also Called Peniel: City Built where Jacob Wrestled with the Angel Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Rebuilt by Jeroboam