uncertain — traditionally "may the people multiply" · Hebrew
About
An official of Solomon who, after the kingdom split, became the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. To keep his people from worshiping in Jerusalem he set up golden calves at Bethel and Dan — the sin for which his dynasty and the north were repeatedly condemned.
Relationships
RivalRehoboamRival king; the kingdom split between them
SonNadabSon, who reigned two years and was struck down by Baasha
RivalAbijahKing of Judah who defeated him and took Bethel from him
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
1 Kings 11:28
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.1 Kings 11:28, KJV
1 Kings 12:20
And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.1 Kings 12:20, KJV
1 Kings 12:28
Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.1 Kings 12:28, KJV
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