How Jeroboam’s Golden Calves in Bethel and Dan Served Religious and Political Purposes Keywords: Jeroboam, golden calves, Bethel, Dan, northern kingdom, Israel, religious reform, political strategy, idolatry, monarchy, Israelite worship, division of Israel, biblical history Introduction: Jeroboam and the Northern Kingdom Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of … Continue reading How did Jeroboam’s golden calves in Bethel and Dan serve both religious and political purposes?