1)

It already said that that they despised Hashem's laws. What is the Chidush that they abandoned Torah?

1.

Malbim: Until now, it discussed what individuals did. Now it discusses what the entire nation did.

2)

Why does it specify the two calves?

1.

Malbim: Yaravam's calves were the beginning of the sin.

3)

What is "ha'Ba'al"?

1.

Rashi: It is an idolatry called Ba'al.

2.

Malbim: It is worship of the sun. This was in the days of Achav.

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