Jeroboam I

AncientEmperorIsrael-931 — -910

First king of the northern Kingdom of Israel after the split.

Compare Jeroboam I with another historical figure:

Quick Facts

Born

931 BCE

Died

910 BCE

Country

Israel

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score47.0

Jeroboam I — Complete Timeline

931 BC

Proclamation as King of Northern IsraelPolitical Action

After Rehoboam refused to lighten the tax burden, the ten northern tribes proclaimed Jeroboam as their king at Shechem. This established the Kingdom of Israel, separate from the Kingdom of Judah, fulfilling the prophecy of Ahijah.

Kingdom SplitIsraelRehoboam

Impact: national

930 BC

Establishment of Golden Calves at Dan and BethelCultural◆ Major

Jeroboam set up two golden calves, one at Bethel and one at Dan, as alternative worship sites to Jerusalem. He appointed non-Levitical priests and instituted festivals, leading to the establishment of a separate religious cult in Israel.

IdolatryReligionNorthern Kingdom

Impact: nationaldestructive

913 BC

War with Abijah of JudahWar◆ Major

Jeroboam fought a prolonged war with Abijah, king of Judah. Abijah's forces defeated Jeroboam's army, capturing several cities including Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron. This weakened Jeroboam's kingdom and reduced his territory.

WarJudahAbijah

Impact: regionaldestructive