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Jeroboam

Jeroboam is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yarav'am (ירבעם), which means "the people will be mighty" or "he will contend with the people." In the Bible, Jeroboam is the name of two figures: Jeroboam I, the first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel after the Revolt of the Ten Tribes, and Jeroboam II, a later king of Israel known for restoring the territory of his kingdom. The name is also used in other contexts, such as the Jeroboam bottle, a wine bottle size equivalent to four standard bottles, commonly used for sparkling wine. In Islamic tradition, Jeroboam is referred to as Yarba' or Yarba' bin Nabot. The name is also found in other languages, such as Jéroboam in French and Jeroboam in Spanish and Italian.

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Jeroboam
Biblical figure and monarch
Jeroboam
Jeroboam I, frequently cited Jeroboam son of Nebat, was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the first king of the northern Kingdom of Israel following a revolt of the ten tribes against Rehoboam that put an end to the United Monarchy. According to the book of 1 Kings, he reigned for 22 years and "there was war continually between Rehoboam and Jeroboam". Jeroboam also fought Abijam son of Rehoboam king of Judah. Jeroboam is often described as "doing evil in the sight of the Lord"
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