Jeroboam's continued apostasy 13:33-34

The prophecy of God's judgment on Jeroboam and its signs (vv. 4-5) did not lead the king to repentance. The most serious aspect of his apostate system was his disregard for what God had required concerning Israel's priesthood (v. 33). By instituting his new priestly system Jeroboam became responsible for its continuing practice in Israel that eventually resulted in the Assyrian captivity of Israel (v. 34).