Jeroboam

Summary

First king of the northern kingdom of Israel. Though raised up through the word of Ahijah the Shilonite, Jeroboam quickly becomes the model of covenant rebellion by creating rival shrines at Bethel and Dan in Jeroboam’s Golden Calves.

Key Passages

Important Verses

  • 1 Kings 11:31
  • 1 Kings 12:28-30
  • 1 Kings 14:7-16

Cross-References