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Jeroboam Old Testament 1. the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel (?922--?901 bc) 2. king of the northern kingdom of Israel (?786--?746 bc) Jeroboam forsook worship of God; made golden calves. [O.T.: I Kings 12:28–33] See : Idolatry Jeroboam with God’s sanction, establishes hegemony over ten tribes of Israel. [O.T.: I Kings 11:31–35] See : Rebellion How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Pequod's signal was at last responded to by the stranger's setting her own; which proved the ship to be the Jeroboam of Nantucket. Jeroboam set up a golden calf here to fascinate his people and keep them from making dangerous trips to Jerusalem to worship, which might result in a return to their rightful allegiance. |
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