Jeroboam's actions led Israel into idolatry by establishing rival worship in Bethel and Dan, disobeying God's command.
The Bible recounts that Jeroboam, upon becoming king of the ten northern tribes of Israel, sought to prevent his people from traveling to Jerusalem for worship at the temple. To accomplish this, he crafted two golden calves and instituted a separate priesthood, thus leading Israel into sin and idolatry. His actions were a direct violation of God's established pattern for worship, which centered on Jerusalem and the temple, focusing on sacrifices that pointed to the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. As a result, God condemned Jeroboam’s practices and declared him as the one who made Israel to sin, marking a significant departure from true worship.
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