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Jeroboam and the Prophet Ahijah
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Jeroboam and the Prophet Ahijah

Reinier Vinkeles (I) · 1768 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The prophet Ahijah has torn his cloak into twelve pieces and hands ten pieces to Jeroboam. The torn cloak symbolizes the division of the Jewish people. Jeroboam became king of ten of the twelve tribes.

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Credit lineJerobeam en de profeet Achia. 1768. Reinier Vinkeles (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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