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Golden Calf

Cast-metal calf made at Sinai; paradigmatic idol echoed in Jeroboam's calves.

3 Bible books3 chapters4 verse appearancesAlso known as: calves of gold

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The cast-metal calf made at while was on the mountain, becoming the paradigmatic act of idolatry. Later echoed in the calves erected at and Dan to rival worship.

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