And this thing became a sin: for the people went to worship before the one, even unto Dan.
This became a sin: the people went to worship at one of the golden calves, traveling all the way to Dan.
This verse explains that the people's worship of the golden calf at Dan became a serious sin against God.
📚 Historical Context
In the aftermath of King Solomon's death, the united kingdom of Israel split into two: the northern kingdom under Jeroboam and the southern kingdom of Judah. Jeroboam set up golden calves in the cities of Bethel and Dan to create alternative worship sites, fearing his people would travel to Jerusalem in Judah and potentially defect. This decision led to widespread idolatry, as the people began offering sacrifices to these idols instead of to God, marking it as a significant sin in Israel's history.
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