Yerovam ben Nevat

Found 4 Search results

1. The Ideological Foundations of the Sin of the Golden Calf

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   How could have Bnei Yisrael performed the Sin of the Golden Calf immediately after receiving the Torah? A look at the description of God's chariot shows that the cherubs are in fact oxen. Aharon had intended on bringing the Divine Presence down to earth after Moshe had disappeared; but the nation misunderstood his intentions, and believed the calf was a replacement for God. The same mistake was made, hundreds of years later, by Yerovam.

2. The Rebellion of Yerovam

   Part 1

   Rabbi Alex Israel

   Yerovam was a man who demonstrated impressive management and leadership skills.  His outstanding reputation led him to a high office when Shlomo appointed him as head of the administrative region of Yosef. However, at the point that Milo is built, Yerovam decided to confront Shlomo.  Ahiya HaShiloni's traumatic prophecy, involving the tearing of a new garment, may have come to Yerovam as a result of his confrontation with Shlomo or it might have been the catalyst that caused him to rebel.  

3. Yerovam's Revolution- What Was the Secret of his Success?

   Rabbi Alex Israel | Hour and 12 minutes

   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. 

4. Yerovam ben Nevat - Tanakh Profiles

   Rabbi Jonathan Mishkin