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1 Kings 12:32 · KJV

"And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like unto the feast that is in Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Beth-el, sacrificing unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in Beth-el the priests of the high places which he had made."

King James Version

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Passage Context

30And this thing became a sin: for the people went to worship before the one, even unto Dan.
31And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.
32And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like unto the feast that is in Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Beth-el, sacrificing unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in Beth-el the priests of the high places which he had made.
33So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Beth-el the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to create your own traditions?

2

How do you discern between true worship and false practices?

3

When have you felt the need to innovate in your faith?

Life Application

faith

Evaluate your spiritual practices and ensure they align with your beliefs and values.

tradition

Consider how traditions can shape your faith and whether they need to be reexamined.

People in This Verse

JeroboamOT

Jeroboam was a mighty warrior and the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He was chosen by Solomon for his abilities.

First appearance: 1 Kings 11:26

Places in This Verse

Beth-el(Bethel, Israel today)

Beth-el was a significant religious site in ancient Israel, known for its association with worship and the establishment of alternative altars during Jeroboam's reign.

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