Named person · Old Testament
Meet Jeroboam son of Nebat.
A ruler of the northern kingdom.
Who was Jeroboam son of Nebat?
Jeroboam became king of the northern kingdom when Israel divided after Solomon's reign. He is different from the later king Jeroboam II. His choices about worship receive serious criticism in Kings.
Jeroboam feared losing people's loyalty and made religious changes to protect his rule. The account asks how fear and self-interest can affect a leader's decisions.
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How can a leader check whether a choice serves others or only themselves?
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