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Beyond its literal meaning of 'house of God,' what significant role did Bethel play in the intertwined narratives of Jacob's dream and the subsequent establishment of the northern kingdom of Israel?
A
It served primarily as a military outpost against Philistine incursions.
B
It became the central hub for trade and commerce between Egypt and Mesopotamia.
C
It functioned as a key religious and political center, later contested due to its association with idolatrous practices under Jeroboam I.
D
It was initially a small agricultural village that gained prominence due to its strategic location on the trade route to Damascus.
Reference:
Genesis 28:10-22; 1 Kings 12:25-33
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