Who was Yerovam and why is he portrayed as such an evil person? Be closely examining the actions of Yerovam during his rebellion, one can see his motives and can notice the way in which he re-interprets stories in the Torah to fit with his own agenda. By noticing these parallels one can also learn about what it means to worship the correct God but through improper means. 

Yemei Iyun be-Tanakh