1 Kings 13:1

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Behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of Yahweh to Beth El: and Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Bethel, about ten miles north of Jerusalem, was the northern shrine where Jeroboam set up an alternative altar and calf worship, making it the setting for the prophet’s judgment against unauthorized

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1 Kings 13:1 mentions Bethel and Samaria.