King Jeroboam I (Israel) (jan 1, 930 BC – jan 1, 910 BC)
Description:
First king of the northern kingdom. He established golden calves at Bethel and Dan to prevent pilgrimage to Jerusalem—considered a foundational sin repeated by later kings. The prophet Ahijah the Shilonite had originally supported him but later condemned him.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 930 BC
jan 1, 910 BC
~ 20 years