V.1 Don’t confuse this king Jeroboam, King of Israel, with the first king of the divided kingdom of Israel.
V.4, 35 Almost the same as in 2 Kings 14:44Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places. (2 Kings 14:4). People worshipped where they chose. As you read this chapter, with all its changes, confusion, and godlessness, you must realize that this is just before Israel, the 10 tribes, is swept away. To our day they have never been found. But they are somewhere, for they are to be gathered back into the land of Israel after we, are gone! In this chapter we see a reflection of our own days; for many believers today are worshipping God the way they think is right. The Word of God has little power over their life. Each one of us should ask himself, “Am I willing to bow to what I know the Word of God is saying to me!”