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Jeroboam aimed to meet Israel's spiritual needs and keep his people's loyalty by making northern worship services easy and unique.
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).
Events
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Rehoboam: Son of Solomon, first king of Judah
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Golden Calf House of God Idols, Idolatry Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Temple
Topics
Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: Jeroboam Institutes Idolatrous Worship At Calves of Jeroboam: Made to Prevent the Israelites Going to Jerusalem Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Jeroboam, in Subverting the Jewish Religion Idolatry: The Jews: Often Mixed Up, with God's Worship Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Subverts the Religion of Moses National Sins: Often Caused and Encouraged by Rulers Offense: Jeroboam Offerings: Offered at the Door of the Temple Religion: National: Established by Jeroboam Religion: National: Subverted by Jeroboam Rulers: Wicked: Jeroboam, Perverting the True Worship Statecraft: Jeroboam the Anniversary Feasts were Seasons of The Ten Tribes Seduced by Jeroboam from Attending