1 Kings 12:25-28

25Jeroboam rebuilt Shechem in the hills of Ephraim and lived there. Then he left that place and built Penuel.

26He said to himself, “The kingdom will probably return to David’s dynasty now.

27King Rehoboam of Judah, the former master of these people, will regain popularity if they go to sacrifice in the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem. Then they will kill me and return to King Rehoboam of Judah.”

28After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves. He said, “You’ve been worshiping in Jerusalem long enough. Israel, here are your gods who brought you out of Egypt.”