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First king of northern Israel
Jeroboam I
Divided Monarchy
Life
Led the northern revolt and set up golden calves at Bethel and Dan, becoming the archetypal idolater.
Key Facts
- Ephraimite servant of Solomon
- 'Made Israel to sin'
- Dynasty ended in one generation
Why this matters
Refrain of the kings: 'walked in the way of Jeroboam.'