962/961 BC
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Jeroboam · Israel
life, dates, and events
This record brings together the lifespan, dates, Scripture, and every dated event assigned to Jeroboam · Israel.
Life record
Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 2962–2984
Reference under review · 940/939 BC
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Look up Jeroboam in the study works
These links search five public-domain reference works for this person. An author’s definition or conclusion is a study aid—not Scripture—and should be examined against the KJV text.
Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Jeroboam →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Jeroboam →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Jeroboam →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Jeroboam →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Jeroboam · Israel
Creation year 2962962/961 BC
Jeroboam begins to reign in Israel
The northern tribes make Jeroboam their king while Judah remains with the house of David.
1 Kings 12:20 · KJV
“And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.”
KJV chronology
Open Creation year 2962 in the Original Timeline →Jeroboam’s northern reign begins with the division recorded in 1 Kings 12.
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