We have here introduced, in a parenthesis, a short but awful sketch of the infamous character of Jeroboam, which is spoken of in scripture in such dreadful terms of reproach.
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2 Chronicles 11:14-15
14 For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest's office unto the LORD:
15 And he ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.