King Jeroboam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Biblical_figure
gptkbp:alliance None known
gptkbp:biblical_genealogy Descendant of Joseph
gptkbp:biblical_narrative Key figure in the story of the divided kingdom
gptkbp:biblical_prophecy Prophecies concerning his reign
gptkbp:budget gptkb:Ahijah
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Shechem
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Rehoboam
Conflict with the worship practices in Jerusalem
Faced opposition from Rehoboam's supporters
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on later kings of Israel
gptkbp:cultural_representation Referenced in literature and art
gptkbp:death Assassinated or died of natural causes
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Jeroboam_II
gptkbp:died gptkb:Israel
gptkbp:established gptkb:Golden_calves_in_Bethel_and_Dan
gptkbp:family gptkb:House_of_Jeroboam
gptkbp:famous_for Idolatry and rebellion against God
gptkbp:father Nebat
gptkbp:historical_analysis Subject of various scholarly studies
gptkbp:historical_context Context of the ancient Near East
Divided monarchy period
gptkbp:historical_debate Debate over his legacy and impact
gptkbp:historical_figure Controversial ruler
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Varied interpretations by historians and theologians
gptkbp:historical_legacy Influence on the northern kingdom's future kings
Symbol of division in Israelite history
gptkbp:historical_period Part of the timeline of the kings of Israel
gptkbp:historical_records Mentioned in Assyrian records
gptkbp:historical_significance First king after the split of the united monarchy
First king of the northern Kingdom of Israel
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:sacred_texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Jeroboam
gptkbp:known_for Dividing the Kingdom of Israel
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of idolatry in Israel
gptkbp:military_operations Defended against Egyptian invasion
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Zeruiah
gptkbp:period 931–910 BC
gptkbp:political_ideology Populism in ancient Israel
gptkbp:political_position Leader of the northern tribes
gptkbp:portrayed_in Often viewed negatively in biblical accounts
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Solomon
gptkbp:reform Religious reforms to prevent pilgrimage to Jerusalem
gptkbp:reign gptkb:Israel
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Judaism
gptkbp:sacred_text gptkb:1_Kings_11:26-40
gptkb:1_Kings_12:1-33
2 Kings 14:23-29
gptkbp:strategy Taxation and labor policies
Used fear of Rehoboam to gain support
gptkbp:successor Nadab
gptkbp:temple Built shrines in Bethel and Dan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mount_Gerizim
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5