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Questions from The Bible

How did the golden calves in Bethel and Dan serve both political and religious purposes?

How the Golden Calves in Bethel and Dan Served Both Political and Religious Purposes The establishment of the golden calves in Bethel and Dan was one of the most significant events in the history of the divided kingdom of Israel. This action was carried out by Jeroboam I after the…

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Questions from The Bible

What religious strategy did Jeroboam create to prevent the people from traveling to the temple in Jerusalem?

Jeroboam’s Religious Strategy: Preventing Israel from Worshiping in Jerusalem After the division of Israel into two kingdoms, the new king of the northern kingdom faced a serious political and religious challenge. Jeroboam son of Nebat realized that the people of his kingdom still had strong religious ties to the temple…

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