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Handout Jeroboam II
Handout Jeroboam II
II. Achievements
He was victorious over the Syrian invaders
Restored Damascus and Hamath to Israel
Ammon and Moab were reconqured, and the transjordanic tribes
were restored to their territory.
Recovered the whole dominion from Hamath Pass to the Dead
Sea.
Brought back Israel’s prosperity akin to Solomon’s time
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Pilas, Chisca C. Rel II - Z September 12, 2014
Primicias, Carla Marie F.
V. More Information
During the 15th year of the reign of King Amaziah of Judah, son
of Joash, he became the king of Israel
His reign was contemporary with those of King Amaziah and
King Uzziah of Judah.
God promised to his servant prophet Jonah, son of Ammittai
Hosea, a prophet during his reign saw how doomed the nation.
But for Yahweh had infinite love he would one day forgive Israel
and restore the covenant bond.
He sinned against the Lord and followed the wicked example of
Jeroboam, son of Nebat
Led the people of Israel into sin by keeping up the worship
of Baal at Dan and Bethel and at other old Israelites’
shrines, but through the golden calves.
His son Zechariah succeeded him as king.
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