1Ki 12:25-28 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 12:25-33: 12:25-33 Jeroboam’s actions in establishing his kingdom are reported in two sections, one on his building activities (12:25 ), the other on his false shrines and religious practices (12:26-33 ). 12:25 Both Shechem (12:1 ) and Peniel, which Jeroboam built across the Jordan River, were strategic defensive sites against the Arameans.

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j1 Kgs 14:9►

kHos 8:6►

‏ 1 Kings 12:25-28

Summary for 1Kgs 12:25-33: 12:25-33 ^a Jeroboam’s actions in establishing his kingdom are reported in two sections, one on his building activities (12:25 ^b), the other on his false shrines and religious practices (12:26-33 ^c). 12:25 ^d Both Shechem (12:1 ^e) and Peniel, which Jeroboam built across the Jordan River, were strategic defensive sites against the Arameans.
Summary for 1Kgs 12:26-27: 12:26-27 ^f Jeroboam tried to satisfy Israel’s spiritual needs and maintain the allegiance of his people by making the worship services in the north both convenient and distinctive.
12:28 ^g Two gold calves would strike a responsive chord regarding Israel’s history (Exod 32 ^h; esp. 32:4 ⁱ). Similar religious practices, associated with the Canaanite god Baal-Hadad, also appealed to the remaining Canaanite population in the northern kingdom. Jeroboam’s intentions compromised true worship and caused religious confusion (see 1 Kgs 14:9 ^j; Hos 8:6 ^k).