And see, how they reward us, to come for to cast us out of thy possession which thou hast possessed us with all.

wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed nor those who will come after you.”

He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and had many cisterns hewed out, since he also possessed large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the midland plains. He had many farmers and vinedressers throughout the hills and fertile lands because he loved farming.

Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places, for the satyrs (goat demons) and calves (idols) which he had made.