1 Kings 13:1 meaning and explanation
Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD.
1 Kings 13:1, Berean Standard Bible
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Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, had set up an altar at Bethel with golden calves so his people would not worship in Jerusalem. Here he stands beside it to burn incense, acting as priest though he was not of Levi.
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