1Ki 12:29 | MHM | STEP | v. 29-30 : Jeroboam placed one golden calf in Bethel, near the southern border of his kingdom, and the other in Dan, at the northern border (1 Kings 12:29 ). This made idol worship convenient for all his people. However, this act was a great sin against God, who had commanded worship only at the temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 12:30 ). The people eagerly followed this new religion, showing how quickly they turned from God’s commands.

‏ 1 Kings 12:29

v. 29-30: Jeroboam placed one golden calf in Bethel, near the southern border of his kingdom, and the other in Dan, at the northern border (1 Kings 12:29 ^a). This made idol worship convenient for all his people. However, this act was a great sin against God, who had commanded worship only at the temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 12:30 ^b). The people eagerly followed this new religion, showing how quickly they turned from God’s commands.