Definitionn. (Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin
Last update: August 14, 2015
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The kingdom reached its highest point of importance during the reign of Solomon, but, shortly after his death, it was broken up by the rebellion of Jeroboam, who founded the separate kingdom of Israel with its capital at Shechem. [Please select]
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Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, was a man of great ability. [Please select]
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But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, and he was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. [Please select]
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Jeroboam was at once allowed to return to Palestine, and to foment the discontent which it was foreseen would terminate in separation. [Please select]
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The king having lost the respect and affection of the nation, the rebellion of Jeroboam was a logical sequence. [Please select]
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Jeroboam had been an industrious, active-minded, strong-natured youth, whom Solomon had promoted and made much of. [Please select]
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