Dictionary entry

Calves Of Jeroboam

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Made of gold 1Ki 12:28

Made to prevent the Israelites going to Jerusalem 1Ki 12:26,27

CALLED THE

Golden calves 2Ki 10:29; 2Ch 13:8

Calves of Bethaven Ho 10:5

Calves of Samaria Ho 8:5

Placed in Dan and Bethel 1Ki 12:29

Probably from an Egyptian model 1Ki 11:40

Designed to represent God 1Ki 12:28

Priests appointed for 1Ki 12:31; 2Ch 11:15

Sacrifices offered to 1Ki 12:32; 13:1

Feasts appointed for 1Ki 12:32,33

Were kissed in adoration Ho 13:2

WORSHIP OF

Denounced by a prophet 1Ki 13:1-3

Adopted by succeeding kings 1Ki 15:34; 16:26; 2Ki 10:29,31; 14:24

Became the sin of Israel 1Ki 12:30; 2Ki 10:31; 2Ch 13:8

God's people refused to worship 1Ki 19:18; 2Ch 11:16

Guilt of making 1Ki 14:9,10

Guilt of worshipping 1Ki 14:15,16; 2Ki 17:22,23

PREDICTIONS RESPECTING

Captivity Ho 10:6

Destruction Ho 8:6; 10:8

Punishment of the worshippers Ho 8:13,14