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What does 1 Kings 12:26 mean?

But Jeroboam started worrying to himself, 'If the people keep going to Jerusalem to worship at the temple, they might turn back to Rehoboam, king of Judah. They could end up killing me and going back to him.' 1 Kings 12:26 - Modern Text Bible

(Jeroboam fears losing his power if his people keep worshiping in Jerusalem, which is in his rival’s territory.)