Why didn't Yeravam (Jeroboam) want Jews to go to the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem)? |
He didn't want them to fulfill the mitzvah (commandment) to bring offerings at the Beit Hamikdash
He heard it was a dangerous journey
He was afraid their loyalty would revert back to Rechavam (Rehoboam), and then they would kill him (Yeravam)
He didn't want them to exert themselves by having to travel so far
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