First King of Israel • Kingdom Division
Jeroboam leads the northern tribes and becomes the first king of Israel, instituting rival worship sites at Bethel and Dan.
Father: Nebat
Children: Nadab son of Jeroboam
Related: Rehoboam, Ahijah, Nadab son of Jeroboam
Scripture: 1 Kings 11:26-14:20, 2 Chronicles 10-13